Top 15 Power8 Alternative and Similar Softwares | Dec 2024

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 and powerful;
Open-source;

1. StartW8

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2. Start8

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3. Classic Shell

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4. Start Menu X

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5. Keypirinha

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6. Synapse

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7. JavaRa

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8. Cairo-Dock

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9. Avant Window Navigator

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10. Docky

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11. RocketDock

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12. Liteshell

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13. PortableApps.com

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14. True Launch Bar

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15. bbLean

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