Introduction
In this article we explain how to upgrade Start8 for Windows 8. Stardock's Start8 app program is very useful for Windows 8. We provide an update feature in Windows 8 and we automatically load the Desktop on login.
Procedure to upgrade Start8 for Windows 8
Step 1
After going through the initial install wizard, we'll get the option to boot directly into the Desktop bypassing the Metro UI.
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Step 2
If there is some reason we want to make a change then right-click the Start8 Orb, and uncheck "On login go to the desktop".
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Step 3
Remember it's not the traditional Start Menu from Windows 7. It shows the Metro UI when you click on it, which I actually find to be a nice feature.
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Download Start8 from Stardock (Providing an email account is required).