How To — Download [2021] Start Menu On Windows 8

To "download" a Start menu on Windows 8 or 8.1, you must install a third-party application, as Microsoft replaced the traditional menu with the full-screen Start Screen in these versions. While Windows 8.1 brought back a visible Start button, it only leads back to the tile-based interface unless you use an external tool.

These tools are widely recognized for restoring the Windows 7 or XP desktop experience: How To Install The Classic Start Menu On Windows 8 (2022)