It's available as a separate application for Windows 8.1 x86 and Windows 8.1 x64. Alternatively, you can install the free app 7+ Taskbar Tweaker which will allow you to hide the start button.

The Windows Start button should be on the left side of the taskbar. We'll show you where to find the setting to move it back.

Image: StartAllBack Those of you who don’t like the Windows 11 Start menu have a few choices. You can tweak it to a certain extent. You can wait to see if and how Microsoft improves it in a ...

Microsoft moved the Start button in Windows 11, but you can move it back with a few clicks.

Learn how to reinstall the missing Connect app on Windows 11 and restore screen mirroring with Wireless Display.

After installation, the Start orb and menu will return instantly and you should be able to use the Windows key to toggle them.

Lenovo will add SweetLabs' Pokki utility to its PCs, providing an alternative to both the Windows 8 Start page as well as the Windows app store.