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Start Menu Reviver

Start Menu Reviver is a free Windows utility that provides a Start Menu with a Metro-style interface and customizable tiles.

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Score
5.9
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What Start Menu Reviver is

Start Menu Reviver is a free Windows utility that provides a Start Menu with a Metro-style interface and customizable tiles. Tiles can open applications, Windows tasks, websites, documents, music, videos, and other files; they can also point to shortcuts and media. The product page says the tile capacity was raised from 32 to 64. A search box finds applications, computer settings, and documents. From the menu, users can launch traditional desktop programs and Windows 8 modern applications, or go directly to the Windows 8 Start screen. Its touch-optimized interface is intended to work on Windows 8-based tablets. Listed requirements are Windows 7, 8, or 10, a CPU of at least 300MHz, 256 MB of RAM, and 22 MB of disk space. Version 3.0.6.4 is offered for download. ReviverSoft provides support articles and a contact-support option. The company says Corel acquired its Windows and Mac utility software and resources in September 2014.

Good

  • Free for Windows users.
  • Tiles can link to apps and files.
  • Search finds apps, settings, and documents.
  • Launches desktop and Windows 8 modern apps.
  • Touch-optimized for Windows 8-based tablets.

Watch out

  • Listed requirements stop at Windows 10.
  • Requires at least 256 MB of RAM.
  • Requires 22 MB of disk space.

Who it suits

It suits Windows users who want a customizable tile-based Start Menu and search for apps, settings, or documents. The listed requirements also make it an option for Windows 7, 8, and 10 systems meeting the stated minimums.

Verdict

Start Menu Reviver offers a free, tile-based alternative for accessing programs, files, and settings, with support for touch use on Windows 8-based tablets. Check the listed Windows versions and hardware requirements before installing.

Plans and prices

From Start Menu Reviver's own pricing page, checked 1 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
Start Menu ReviverFreeWindows 7, 8, 10 · CPU 300MHz or higher · RAM 256 MB · 22 MB disk space

The facts

Each one read from Start Menu Reviver's own pages, with the date it was checked.

Where it runs

Application support
It launches traditional desktop programs and Windows 8 modern applications from the Start Menu.checked 1 Oct 2026
Windows Start Screen
Users can access the Windows 8 Start screen directly from Start Menu Reviver.checked 1 Oct 2026

What it does

Download version
The product page offers Start Menu Reviver version 3.0.6.4 for download.checked 1 Oct 2026
Links
Tiles can link to websites, shortcuts, apps, documents and media.checked 1 Oct 2026
Personalization
Users can create tiles for applications, Windows tasks, websites, documents, music files, video files and other files.checked 1 Oct 2026
Purpose
Start Menu Reviver restores a functional Start Menu in Microsoft Windows with a Metro-style interface.checked 1 Oct 2026
Search
Its search box finds applications, computer settings and documents on the computer.checked 1 Oct 2026
Support
ReviverSoft provides Start Menu Reviver support articles and a contact-support option.checked 1 Oct 2026
System requirements
The listed requirements are Windows 7, 8, or 10, a 300MHz-or-higher CPU, 256 MB RAM and 22 MB of hard-disk space.checked 1 Oct 2026
Tile capacity
The product page says the number of tiles increased from 32 to 64.checked 1 Oct 2026
Tile system
It provides an innovative customizable tile-based system.checked 1 Oct 2026
Touch support
The product is touch-optimized and works with Windows 8-based tablet computers.checked 1 Oct 2026
Trust certifications
ReviverSoft says its website was tested and certified safe by authorities including DigiCert and that its products were tested and certified safe by authorities like AppEsteem.checked 1 Oct 2026

The company

Maker history
ReviverSoft says Corel acquired its Windows and Mac utility software and resources in September 2014.checked 1 Oct 2026

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