How Do I Add the Start Button to Windows 8?
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Open the Start menu by pressing Win or clicking the Start button. (In Classic Shell, the Start button may actually look like a seashell.) Click Programs, choose Classic Shell, and then select Start Menu Settings. Click the Start Menu Style tab and make your desired changes.

How do I make the Start button appear?

To open the Start menu—which contains all your apps, settings, and files—do either of the following:

  1. On the left end of the taskbar, select the Start icon.
  2. Press the Windows logo key on your keyboard.

How do I add a shortcut to the Start menu in Windows 8?

Now to create the start menu shortcut, just right-click on the folder and select Create Shortcut tab from the dropdown menu. After that is done, a new window (a warning window) will appear on your screen labeled Shortcut. Click on the YES button then a shortcut will be created on the Desktop.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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