*Start Menu Modifier* is a desktop customization software that helps moving
between Windows 8's desktop and tile interface a little less jarring. One of
the biggest problems that Windows 8 faces is its steep learning curve. Start
Menu Modifier helps make this learning curve a bit more manageable by
*overlaying the tile interface on top the desktop*. What Start Menu Modifier
does is shrinks the tile interface to show up on the top of the bottom of the
screen, making it wider and scrollable. While Start Menu Modifier looks
seamless and works well, it *doesn't offer any advantage of the stock
interface*. The app doesn't give you a traditional start menu, like the Pokki
app, so many users will be disappointed at that. Jumping in and out of the
tiled interface is something that definitely takes some getting used to but
offers a better, more useful view of all your apps and live tiles. Start Menu
Modifier has some bugs that need to be worked out as well. The application
itself *doesn't require any installation*, which is good and bad. You'll have
to find the folder it's located in to get into its options. During launch,
there is a *.NET Framework error*, which can be ignored but makes the app
feel incomplete. Start Menu Modifier also *didn't keep our settings after
shutdown or reboot*, which is a major bummer. *Still, those who want a less
jarring Windows 8 experience will want to give Start Menu Modifier a
try.*Download *Start Menu Modifier 1.0* in Softonic
