Top 15 Ex7forW8 Alternative and Similar Softwares | Dec 2024

This program restores native Windows 7 start menu and desktop by bringing Windows 7 explorer.exe.
Start menu retains full configurability you expect from Windows 7 start menu.
This program includes sophisticated lightweight wrapper, install/uninstall/patch program.
You can use it on Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012 RTM or RP versions, any edition, any language!

1. IObit StartMenu8

IObit StartMenu8 StartMenu8 is specially designed for Windows 8. It offers a perfect solution for users who work with Windows Start Menu all the time and are not accustomed to the new Metro start screen in Windows 8. This smart tool brings back both the start button and Windows Start Menu, and......

2. RetroUI Pro

RetroUI Pro RetroUI - Skip the start screen, get a start menu, run Metro apps in a window, and finger-friendly app shortcuts from the desktop......

3. Start Menu Reviver

Start Menu Reviver Start Menu Reviver offers an improved Start Menu for Windows 8/7 that blends the traditional Start Menu functions with the Windows 8 design concept and provides quick access to all your desktop and Modern GUI (Metro) applications.Clicking on the newly added Start button will open a stylish Start Menu with......

4. Power8

Power8 The start menu replacer for Win8, styled and integrated inside taskbar.Designed for Windows8 (v.1.0.1 tested under RTM 9200), works under XP SP3 and Se7en SP1 as well.Benefits:No system files patching;No hooks over system objects;No app-init DLLs;No additional services, drivers, etc;No trash in registry;No installation - just unpack and launch;Small, fast......

5. Classic Start Menu

Classic Start Menu Classic Start Menu is considered as a perfect replacement to Windows 7 Start Menu. It helps you to find programs and folders many times faster. You always know where you put your things because folders expand when you hover over them. Besides, you can still enjoy your favorite "quick find"......

6. 8StartButton

8StartButton A Windows 8 start button and start menu for Windows 8......

7. Start10

Start10 Start10 adds the familiar Windows 7 start menu experience to Windows 10 . Quickly access your most used items, search your PC more effectively and personalize the look and feel of your start menu.......

8. ClassicMenu Indicator

ClassicMenu Indicator ClassicMenu Indicator is a notification area applet (application indicator) for the top panel of Ubuntu’s Unity desktop environment. It provides a simple way to get a classic GNOME-style application menu for those who prefer this over the Unity dash menu. Like the classic GNOME menu, it includes Wine games and......

9. Start Menu X

Start Menu X Start Menu X is a replacement of the system menu for professionals. Virtual GroupsGroup programs by purpose (office applications, graphics, etc) without changing their location on the hard drive.One-click startThe PRO version allows you to assign a primary program to any folder and start it simply by clicking this folder.Flexible......

10. Skip Metro Suite

Skip Metro Suite Skip Metro Suite for Windows 8 allows you to boot directly to Classic Desktop in Windows 8 RTM and Release Preview.Also it allows you completely disable all edge panels, not just hide them! All of them will be disabled, including square start button at bottom-left corner.......

11. 7CONIFIER

7CONIFIER 7CONIFIER is a tool is capable of changing all your taskbar and start menu icons in a single click (and key press)! All you need to do is select the package you would like to use and hit "Apply".......

12. Deskman

Deskman Deskman is an advanced desktop security tool for administrators and power users. Try it for free!The New Deskman 9.4 includes the ability to lock desktop icons, stop taskman and regedit easily, and tons of minor fixes and improvements.......

13. QuExeCute

QuExeCute QuExeCute is a tool which simplifies working with many search-engines, long file names or commands by using shortcuts.......

14. mintMenu

mintMenu The application menu used by Linux Mint......

15. Jump Folder

Jump Folder Jump Folder is a Windows 7 tool designed to mimic some aspects of the Windows XP Start Menu. Specifically, it recreates the ability for the Start Menu to feature customisable sub-menus.......