If you miss the traditional desktop experience on Windows 8.1, you can restore a Windows 10-style Start menu for free using several high-quality community tools. While Microsoft officially replaced the Start menu with a full-screen Start screen in Windows 8, these third-party applications bring back the familiar layout, search functionality, and live tiles. Top Free Start Menu Replacements

The following tools are the most reliable ways to get a modern Start menu back on your desktop: Open-Shell - GitHub