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Power 8 for Windows

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Power 8 replaces the Windows 8 Start menu, integrating a customizable classic-style menu directly into the taskbar. It offers quick access to programs, power options, and system features, enhancing desktop navigation.

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  • Pros

    • Replaces Windows 8 Start menu, integrated into taskbar.
    • Provides classic expanding "All Programs" menu.
    • Includes power and session management features.
    • Offers context menu for program items (run, open folder).
    • Displays and allows pinning of MFU history.

  • Cons

    • Lacks integrated search functionality.
    • No detailed options for menu appearance customization.
    • Does not specify Windows Store app integration.
    • No direct shortcuts to common system settings.
    • User-defined custom menu entries not detailed.
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GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
1.2
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 10
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 8
Additional Requirements
.Net Framework 4.0
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Total Downloads
2,279
Downloads Last Week
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By Power 8
Replace your start menu with different styles inside taskbar.
Power 8 is the start menu replace for Win8, styled and integrated inside taskbar. Features include launches and positions itself in the Taskbar opposite to Show Desktop button, styled similar to Show Desktop button, power and session features, displays expanding "All Programs" menu as it was back in old good XP&98 time, on main button right-click: allows to toggle auto-start, enable automatic check for updates, block Metro corner mouse rectangles, show About window, and exit application, context menu over menu items (Open folder, Open common folder, Run, and Run as Administrator), and dedicated special menu folder buttons, shows MFU history taken from system, and allows you to pin or unpin MFU elements.
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