StartIsBack is a tiny application
that gives you the possibility of
assigning the classical Start button
and Start menu to Windows 8. It packs
a few configuration settings that can
be handled by users of any level of
experience.
Unlike other similar apps which
return the old Start menu and button,
the side menu of StartIsBack is
transparent and highlights every new
program in the list.
When it comes to functionality,
StartIsBack integrates some useful
features. For example, if you search
the computer for a new item, this is
instantly shown in the results area
(if it was previously indexed by
Windows).
StartIsBack does not put a strain on
the computer's overall performance,
as it uses a pretty low amount of CPU
and system memory. It is pretty
responsive to key strokes and mouse
commands. We have not encountered any
issues throughout our testing;
StartIsBack did not hang, crash or
display error dialogs. Thanks to its
intuitive yet rich features, the
application should please users of
all skill levels.