Where is the Start Menu? Or what system to switch to Linux or ReatOs or others?

No third app please.

If not, what OS should be used to replace windows? Looking at Linux and Reactos for replacements right now. All servers have been moved to Linux. Now the desktops will be moved to another systems since there is no start menu in Windows 8.1

DO NOT LOCK this topic or provide a way to contact you to discuss it. Will be waiting for a real solution. Plus will have people vote this up to get it to MS attention that this is a real problem

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• Changed type ZigZag3143xMVP, Moderator 7 hours 2 minutes ago refuses all answers

Where is the Start Menu? Or what system to switch to Linux or ReatOs or others?

No third app please.

If not, what OS should be used to replace windows? Looking at Linux and Reactos for replacements right now. All servers have been moved to Linux. Now the desktops will be moved to another systems since there is no start menu in Windows 8.1

DO NOT LOCK this topic. Will be waiting for a real solution. Plus will have people vote this up to get it to MS attention that this is a real problem

I have  the same problem. I have been keeping an eye on these topics but they seem to be closed without being answered.

We need a start menu . Please return start menu.

You might want to stay with Windows Xp. It has a start menu. This is what company is planing to do for the next few years. Jumping to Linux might be learing curve for people.

Where is the Start Menu? Or what system to switch to Linux or ReatOs or others?

No third app please.

If not, what OS should be used to replace windows? Looking at Linux and Reactos for replacements right now. All servers have been moved to Linux. Now the desktops will be moved to another systems since there is no start menu in Windows 8.1

DO NOT LOCK this topic. Will be waiting for a real solution. Plus will have people vote this up to get it to MS attention that this is a real problem

I have  the same problem. I have been keeping an eye on these topics but they seem to be closed without being answered.

We need a start menu . Please return start menu.

You might want to stay with Windows Xp. It has a start menu. This is what company is planing to do for the next few years. Jumping to Linux might be learing curve for people.

Switch is the only option if there will be no start menu in Windows 8.1.

Running test with group now and getting positive feedback for Linux. But all negative feedback for Windows 8.1.

Where is the Start Menu? Or what system to switch to Linux or ReatOs or others?

No third app please.

If not, what OS should be used to replace windows? Looking at Linux and Reactos for replacements right now. All servers have been moved to Linux. Now the desktops will be moved to another systems since there is no start menu in Windows 8.1

DO NOT LOCK this topic. Will be waiting for a real solution. Plus will have people vote this up to get it to MS attention that this is a real problem

I have  the same problem. I have been keeping an eye on these topics but they seem to be closed without being answered.

We need a start menu . Please return start menu.

You might want to stay with Windows Xp. It has a start menu. This is what company is planing to do for the next few years. Jumping to Linux might be learing curve for people.

Getting very negative feedback for Windows 8.1 without start menu.

Getting very postive feedback for Linux since it has a start menu.

Where is the Start Menu? Or what system to switch to Linux or ReatOs or others?

No third app please.

If not, what OS should be used to replace windows? Looking at Linux and Reactos for replacements right now. All servers have been moved to Linux. Now the desktops will be moved to another systems since there is no start menu in Windows 8.1

DO NOT LOCK this topic. Will be waiting for a real solution. Plus will have people vote this up to get it to MS attention that this is a real problem

I have  the same problem. I have been keeping an eye on these topics but they seem to be closed without being answered.

We need a start menu . Please return start menu.

You might want to stay with Windows Xp. It has a start menu. This is what company is planing to do for the next few years. Jumping to Linux might be learing curve for people.

Getting very negative feedback for Windows 8.1 without start menu.

Getting very postive feedback for Linux since it has a start menu.

Same here. Employees can not get use to Start Screen. They want the start menu.

Where is the Start Menu? Or what system to switch to Linux or ReatOs or others?

No third app please.

If not, what OS should be used to replace windows? Looking at Linux and Reactos for replacements right now. All servers have been moved to Linux. Now the desktops will be moved to another systems since there is no start menu in Windows 8.1

DO NOT LOCK this topic. Will be waiting for a real solution. Plus will have people vote this up to get it to MS attention that this is a real problem

I have  the same problem. I have been keeping an eye on these topics but they seem to be closed without being answered.

We need a start menu . Please return start menu.

You might want to stay with Windows Xp. It has a start menu. This is what company is planing to do for the next few years. Jumping to Linux might be learing curve for people.

Getting very negative feedback for Windows 8.1 without start menu.

Getting very postive feedback for Linux since it has a start menu.

Same here. Employees can not get use to Start Screen. They want the start menu.

MS is losing its share base because of this.

Where is the Start Menu? Or what system to switch to Linux or ReatOs or others?

No third app please.

If not, what OS should be used to replace windows? Looking at Linux and Reactos for replacements right now. All servers have been moved to Linux. Now the desktops will be moved to another systems since there is no start menu in Windows 8.1

DO NOT LOCK this topic. Will be waiting for a real solution. Plus will have people vote this up to get it to MS attention that this is a real problem

I have  the same problem. I have been keeping an eye on these topics but they seem to be closed without being answered.

We need a start menu . Please return start menu.

You might want to stay with Windows Xp. It has a start menu. This is what company is planing to do for the next few years. Jumping to Linux might be learing curve for people.

Getting very negative feedback for Windows 8.1 without start menu.

Getting very postive feedback for Linux since it has a start menu.

Same here. Employees can not get use to Start Screen. They want the start menu.

MS is losing its share base because of this.

Yes they are but they do not care. They are not listening to their users and customers.

Yes they are but they do not care. They are not listening to their users and customers.

True.

Yes they are but they do not care. They are not listening to their users and customers.

True.

Once they lose all customers, than they will listen. But their will be fan people that will go dwon with the ship at that point.

Once they lose all customers, than they will listen. But their will be fan people that will go dwon with the ship at that point.

Fan people will be them a in cash for a few more miserable releases before that happens.

Time will reflect this as a bump and fall of MS.

Employees need a start menu. That is as simple as people need water to live.

Time will reflect this as a bump and fall of MS.

Employees need a start menu. That is as simple as people need water to live.

True.

Where is the Start Menu? Or what system to switch to Linux or ReatOs or others?

No third app please.

If not, what OS should be used to replace windows? Looking at Linux and Reactos for replacements right now. All servers have been moved to Linux. Now the desktops will be moved to another systems since there is no start menu in Windows 8.1

DO NOT LOCK this topic. Will be waiting for a real solution. Plus will have people vote this up to get it to MS attention that this is a real problem

I am looking for this same solution. I need a start menu.

The company I work for is switching to Ubuntu because need a start menu. Plus will be using Windows Xp on several machines.

I am looking for this same solution. I need a start menu.

The company I work for is switching to Ubuntu because need a start menu. Plus will be using Windows Xp on several machines.

Has Ubuntu been tested with people?

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Has Ubuntu been tested with people?

Yes. They are having an easier time adjusting than Windows 8.1. Mostly it is that it has a start menu that people know how to use.

Yes. They are having an easier time adjusting than Windows 8.1. Mostly it is that it has a start menu that people know how to use.

It is the same result that getting here.

Yes. They are having an easier time adjusting than Windows 8.1. Mostly it is that it has a start menu that people know how to use.

It is the same result that getting here.

I wonder if MS truly ran this Start screen past the people that are above above 5 years old.

I wonder if MS truly ran this Start screen past the people that are above above 5 years old.

Ha HA. I doubt it.

Where is the Start Menu? Or what system to switch to Linux or ReatOs or others?

No third app please.

If not, what OS should be used to replace windows? Looking at Linux and Reactos for replacements right now. All servers have been moved to Linux. Now the desktops will be moved to another systems since there is no start menu in Windows 8.1

DO NOT LOCK this topic or provide a way to contact you to discuss it. Will be waiting for a real solution. Plus will have people vote this up to get it to MS attention that this is a real problem

Hey I saw your tweet.

Yes, I am having this same problem. I bought a Laptop from Best Buy and had to return it because could not get the Start Menu to work on Windows 8.1 I went to Microcenter and got a laptop with Windows 7. I am happy now.

Windows 7 has a start menu. The best thing in the world that you need. I never thought I would miss it until it was gone.

Get Windows 7. It has a start menu. Get now before MS stops selling it. Microcenter has great deal on Windows 7.

If you bought Windows 8.1, go back to store and return it. Get your money back.

Yes. They are having an easier time adjusting than Windows 8.1. Mostly it is that it has a start menu that people know how to use.

It is the same result that getting here.

I wonder if MS truly ran this Start screen past the people that are above above 5 years old.

My five year old could not figure it out. The start screen was too difficult to figure out. The start menu is easier to use.

Where is the Start Menu? Or what system to switch to Linux or ReatOs or others?

No third app please.

If not, what OS should be used to replace windows? Looking at Linux and Reactos for replacements right now. All servers have been moved to Linux. Now the desktops will be moved to another systems since there is no start menu in Windows 8.1

DO NOT LOCK this topic or provide a way to contact you to discuss it. Will be waiting for a real solution. Plus will have people vote this up to get it to MS attention that this is a real problem

I got your tweet. I retweeted as well to all of my followers.

I too am having this problem. I need to have a start menu. I had Window for a few months now and now are having problems finding my programs.

I hope the start menu returns.

Hey I saw your tweet.

Yes, I am having this same problem. I bought a Laptop from Best Buy and had to return it because could not get the Start Menu to work on Windows 8.1 I went to Microcenter and got a laptop with Windows 7. I am happy now.

Windows 7 has a start menu. The best thing in the world that you need. I never thought I would miss it until it was gone.

Get Windows 7. It has a start menu. Get now before MS stops selling it. Microcenter has great deal on Windows 7.

If you bought Windows 8.1, go back to store and return it. Get your money back.

Too bad that I did not think of that. I should have return it.

Where is the Start Menu? Or what system to switch to Linux or ReatOs or others?

No third app please.

If not, what OS should be used to replace windows? Looking at Linux and Reactos for replacements right now. All servers have been moved to Linux. Now the desktops will be moved to another systems since there is no start menu in Windows 8.1

DO NOT LOCK this topic or provide a way to contact you to discuss it. Will be waiting for a real solution. Plus will have people vote this up to get it to MS attention that this is a real problem

Have same problem. Have vote up this post.

I can not use my desktop. The start screen is impossible to get basic tasks done.

I tried a third party app and got a virus from it.  It was a shell classic start menu. Defender did not stop it. I had to wipe my computer and now do not use my desktop. I brought my Windows Xp from storage.

Will there be a solution for this or do I have a big paper weight for the desktop with Windows 8.1?/p>

• Edited by Ben_WindowsXp 8 hours 32 minutes ago

While I agree that Microsoft is being over-stubborn in not having a proper Start Menu in Windows 8.1, still I don't understand why you don't simply allow use one of the many third-party apps for Start Button and Start menu. There are 10 or more of them, some free others inexpensive. I've tested most of them and they're all quite good, with the same basic features and some variations between them.

Personally I've been using Classic Shell, since switching from Windows XP to Windows 7 and finding that the Vista/7 start menu was one long, unfriendly vertical list of program entries (I had to scroll 3 or 4 times to reach the bottom of the programs list in the native Vista/7 menu, a woeful implementation by Microsoft).

This is an effective way to get back the Start Menu, with the drama and effort of switching to Linux. (Not that I''ve got anything against Linux.)