How to get a Windows 7 start menu in Windows 8

If you want to change the Windows 8 start menu back to the Windows 7 version, here’s what you need to do:

1. Launch the registry editor (win+r > regedit >enter)
2. Drill down to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer
3. Double-click on RPEnabled
4. Change the value from 1 to (zero)
5. Tap enter or click OK
6. The change will take place immediately — just tap the Windows key on your keyboard twice to try it out (the first press will slide the Metro start screen back into view).

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