Groups the Start menu applications by categories, making them easy to access.
There are literally tons of different start menu enhancements available, some of them free and some of them not.. but in the end, there's usually too much stuff crammed in the Start Menu to make it fast and effective.
For Windows 8 users, the lack of the Start Menu is one of the biggest annoyances and complaints we've heard. Handy Start Menu acts as both a Start Menu replacement for previous Windows versions and also as a addition for Windows 8 users. For Windows 7 and below users, you can also toggle back and forth between the official Start Menu and Handy Start Menu.
The program is absolutely free and does not require any fancy configuration to get it up and running. The desktop icon will lead you to an About page and three different setting: Enable/Disable it, Adjust categories or offer feedback to the developer. Obviously, the first two are the most used.
One thing that is different about Handy Start Menu is the fact that when you open up a shortcut from its interface, the menu will remain open; useful if you're looking for something yet not sure if it's the right document -- allowing you to go back quickly and continue searching.
Handy Start Menu is an excellent application and we highly recommend it to Windows 8 users without a second thought. If you run Windows 7 and find your menu too cluttered, then it's also useful there.
Features of Handy Start Menu
- Cleans up your desktop experience.
- Quick start with faster app access.
- Short lists
- Windows Start Menu returns to Windows 8
Compatibility and License
Handy Start Menu is provided under a freeware license on Windows from desktop enhancement software with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 1.98 is the latest version last time we checked.
What version of Windows can Handy Start Menu run on?
Handy Start Menu can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. It runs on both 32-bit and 64-bit systems with no dedicated 64-bit download provided.
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