Top 15 RetroUI Pro Alternative and Similar Softwares | Apr 2024

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

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. 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......

3. Ex7forW8

Ex7forW8 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......

4. StartW8

StartW8 StartW8 is a FREE but powerful tool for Windows 8 users. Do you prefer desktop to modernUI? Would you like to logon directly to desktop? And than use "Start" menu for runnig your apps? Then it's right for you. "Start" menu had been an essential feature of Microsoft Windows for......

5. Start Button 8

Start Button 8 How to add a Start button to Windows 8? Just install Start Button 8! The package contains a Start button and a convenient Menu. A ready solution for those who like to keep everything under control.......

6. Classic Start 8

Classic Start 8 Classic Start 8 keeps the familiar form and function of Windows®7 by placing a traditional start button back in its place along with access to all programs, pinning options, search features and shut down choices. It maintains the placement of the classic Windows® start button and its menu commands eliminate......

7. StartIsBack

StartIsBack StartIsBack returns Windows 8 a real fully featured start menu and start button, behaving exactly like the ones in Windows 7. StartIsBack radically improves desktop usability and makes new Start screen clutter-free. StartIsBack is fully native lightweight zero-privileges program, cheap and fair, fast, stable and secure.......

8. Start8

Start8 Return the Start Button to Windows 8 With these features:- Search for Windows 8-style (Modern UI) apps- Pin desktop and Metro apps to the start menu- Jump List support- Unified Search for apps, settings and files- Boot directly to the Windows 8 desktop- One click access to shut down, devices,......

9. Pokki Menu

Pokki Menu An easy way to bring back the Start Menu to Windows 8. Pokki Menu makes accessing and organizing your favorite apps, websites, files and folders more simple and convenient. Search your PC and the web to add your favorite apps and sites, then organize them like you would on a......

10. WinMetro

WinMetro WinMetro is specially designed to bring the newly introduced Windows 8 Metro UI to Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP. It offers an easy solution for old version Windows users to try and enjoy the tile based Metro UI. By displaying useful information such as weather, calendar, news, stocks,......

11. DBCTaskman

DBCTaskman A windows 8-like Task Manager for Windows 7 ,work in progress!......

12. Decor8

Decor8 Windows 8 limits your start screen customization options to only a few provided background images and a few pre-defined color schemes.Decor8 removes these limitations and provides the freedom to personalize your start screen with your own images and colors.- Background images- Color schemes- Tile placement customization......

13. Qool

Qool qool.Create your own structure-free and rich dashboard and get it real-time synchronized between all your Windows 8 devices.......

14. Iperius Backup

Iperius Backup Iperius Backup is a robust, flexible and lightweight solution to backup and protect your files and your reserved data. Windows 8 and Server 2012 compatible, backup to DAT and LTO tape, backup to NAS and RDX drives, external USB drives, zip compression, AES 256 bit encryption, remote backup to Cloud......

15. GWX Control Panel

GWX Control Panel GWX Control Panel is the easiest way for users of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 to protect their computers from Windows 10. With GWX Control Panel you can: Remove the "Get Windows 10" icon that appears in your notification area, prevent your Windows Update control panel from upgrading your computer......