No way it can uninstal Avast ( similar to all the programmes I know )

Cool pay for something that is already free. Startisback++ been out since win 8. Just saying.

IoBit is a third party company earning money by making corrections to a badly written OS by Microsoft.
Why not just pressure Microsoft to write OS properly in the first place?
People pay money to buy the software.
In this case, the market clearly proves that the OS has holes in it, that 3rd party companies want to patch up - for a fee.
1 year license is meaningless.
Imagine you have to pay $$$ each year so that the brakes on your new car can work properly. The automobile industry will be killed for that by consumers. But somehow they tolerate it in IT.

For whatever reason my original comment hasn't been published, as it got no votings at all, so here is a edited version of it, fingers crossed.

What to say, it's a ok program with decent amount of settings and customization.

Start Menu 8 v3 (3.1.0.3) was and is still free and available on various sites and supports up to Windows 10 but due to using Windows 8 only, i can't test full support for all the latest versions, so there might be issues on Windows 10. It looks exactly the same like v4, almost https://i.imgur.com/EGvYfyN.png

Other free alternatives like Start Menu 10 and Start Menu X get the job done aswell, as mentioned.

I went to check out Classic Shell since so many recommended it. This notice is on their website "As of December 2017, Classic Shell is no longer in active development" There's a link for further details.

It's still available and apparently still works, but won't be upgraded or patched. And one of the reasons they give for discontinuing it is the constant updates of Windows 10 breaking things in Classic Shell. So it may not keep working for much longer

Those of you who are promoting Classic Shell as an alternative to today's giveaway, need to read why development on it has stopped:

http://www.classicshell.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=8147

His reason #2 is:

Windows 10 is being updated way too frequently (twice a year) and each new version changes something that breaks Classic Shell.

It does tend to get annoying when you have to pay year after year for software. I used to love IObit Advanced System Care, but having to renew every year gets old, so I bought System Mechanic and got a lifetime license (and it can be used on as many computers in you home as you have). I loved Menu 8 when it came out, but now I use Classic Shell as well. Comments for this 'give away' are right - this is nothing more than a year long trial period.

Hi all, I used to have iObit start menu until I was constantly nagged to buy it again when my subs were due for renewal, I ended up losing it and went for Classic Shell. Has worked fine for ages and easy to use, Free as well. iObit do tend to nag you a lot. Dave.

First, $22.95 is outrageous for this kind of software. It's almost unheard of to ask this high a price for something that has so many lower priced and free versions available. Second, this genre of software was created specifically for Windows 8 when Microsoft got the idea that PC users really wanted tablets and cell phones. They got the message and released 8.1 almost immediately, now they don't even acknowledge Windows 8 at all, just Windows 8.1. Third, with Windows 10 design, who even needs this software anymore? The learning curve for 10 is very low for Windows 7 users, there should be no need to run such a program. Unless there are functions that can be done here that Windows 10 has left out, but I haven't seen any yet. Maybe someone can show me something I've missed. And finally, no one in their right mind is going to want to "subscribe" to this class of software, even if it was more reasonably priced, especially when every other competitive offering is "permanent use" once installed.

What to say, it's a ok program with decent amount of settings and customization. The demo or unregistered version has daily reminder nag popping up every now and then. More info about that here (post #4) http://forums.iobit.com/forum/iobit-free-tools/start-menu-8/219926-

Start Menu 8 v3 (3.1.0.3) was and is still free and available on various sites ( http://www.filepuma.com/download/start_menu_8_3.1.0.3-12307/ ) and supports up to Windows 10 but due to using Windows 8 only, i can't test full support for all the latest versions, so there might be issues on Windows 10.

It looks exactly the same, almost https://i.imgur.com/EGvYfyN.png

Other free alternatives like:
Start Menu 10 ( http://www.startmenu10.com/registration.html ) or
Start Menu X ( http://www.startmenux.com/registration.html )

get the job done aswell. Differences between free and pro are listed in both links.

Just a closing note; The Classic Shell retirement has been mentioned, that is why it's a lot easier for Windows 7 and Windows 8 users to find working replacements, especially free ones, since Windows 10 still gets updates making changes under the hood that require a certain amount of adaption.

Start 10 for windows 10 is better just pay $4.99 one time fee and does the same also has Start 8 for windows 8 users same price. Have used it on both of my Desktop and my laptop for many years now. It is from the Stardock company. It is easy to set up to your own needs and is updated when there is a major change to windows.

Kenyon Davies

StartIsBack++ is the best its like having the windows 7 menu.

Sorry, I don't do subscription software, when I buy software I want it for life not just for a year...that's nothing more than greed. Don't have enough customers? then stop the subscription service. Charge a fair price and watch the customers come in. If they don't you may need to change your idea of what people want.

thank you , I opened winzip to install rather than view folder , now I see the code , looking forward to this as still missing my window 8.1

iObit hasn't had a great track record for me with their products. I can't be a judge about Start Menu 8. Never used it. I can tell you I've used Start Menu X for years. I believe it's the best one out there. Easy to configure and customize the way you want. Works with Windows 2000 to 10. Website tells you from Windows XP and up. Maybe, those last 11 people on the planet are using 2000, may want it!!! The best part, it's a Freeware program. They do have a pay Pro version and it' offer on GOTD once or twice a year. That said, you'd be more than happy with the free version. Thanks to GOTD for the offer.
http://www.startmenux.com/index.html

Sorry to admit it, as much as I love the Windows 7 start menu and how much I miss it, sometimes you just have to get used to the menu. Most of these barely work for me and glitch to death. I can understand it for Windows 8, but Windows 10 has an ok enough start menu to handle, the alphabetical array for your apps is nice.

Very good for Windows XP ;-)
Great app

""Why settle for a 1-year license when the excellent Classic Shell is always free?""

Well, I have read - in TheRegister.co.uk - that the programmer for that very useful add-on has quit as he got fed u with changes inflicted n Win10 which meant

mine has installed as 30 trial only and no code to put in sadly :(

May as well just stick with Windows 7 ... lol

Sorry, I just don't get it! Windows 10 corrected the problems of windows 8 mostly the menu. Why in the world would anyone actually want to go back. Even if you liked it there is always the option to add full screen menu or tablet mode. Then you only off a 1yr license when you should really just give it away if anyone really wanted it. BTW had it before and it really sucks had to in-install it.

True - and I've used Start Menu X for a year or two now..excellent free program and very customisable too ..

Why settle for a 1-year license when the excellent Classic Shell is always free ?