Tweaks.com Start for Windows 8

Name: Tweaks.com Start for Windows 8
Rating: 3 (2 reviews)
Author: Advanced PC Media

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

This utility effectively reinstates the familiar Start Button in Windows 8, offering access to the modern Start Screen while providing convenient shortcuts for common system functions.

Pros
- Restores classic Start Button functionality
- Preserves modern Start Screen integration
- Lightweight, consumes no system resources
- Configurable Start Button icons and menu views
- Provides quick access to shutdown and network settings
Cons
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GENERAL

Release: April 17, 2013

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 1.5

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows 8

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 5,844

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

3/5

2 User Votes

Simple and does not waste resources
Jetcopter2KMarch 24, 2013
Pros
I wanted a start button but keep the new start screen. It does that and its free.
Cons
none, it meets my needs.
Summary
This does not work as described At All
Imogen7RyanJanuary 5, 2013
Pros
Hope that it will bring the start menu back.... Wrong.
Cons
-There is no Start Menu -There is no choice of icons -All it does is take you to the Start Screen -In 'configure', there is nothing to configure
Summary
It does not do what it claims. I wouldn't be surprised if it has some kind of malware in it. Avoid like the plague. Updated on Jan 14, 2013I checked for malware/Trojans etc... before it was uninstalled and it was clear. My Review still stands: It is utter crap. Get 'Start8' - I have it on trial and it truly is as good as everyone say's. $4.99 will be more than worth the money. Just don't bother with this particular software.

Developer’s Description

By Advanced PC Media

Bring back the Start Button while preserving the new modern Start Screen.

Tweaks.com Start for Windows 8 brings back the classic Start Button while preserving the modern Start Screen. Configurable to show different Start Button icons and Start Menu views on launch, the super lightweight utility consumes no memory or CPU while not in use. Additionally, common functions that were inconveniently buried in Windows 8 such as shutting down your PC and getting to network connection settings can be found by right clicking on the icon.

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