A new version of the application was released today for Windows users

May 27, 2014 12:59 GMT  ·  By

Microsoft is working to bring back the Start menu in a future Windows 8.1 update, but third-party apps are still getting lots of updates that could make users forget about the return of the original feature.

Start Menu 8 is one of the top apps of its kind, and thanks to an update released today, it works even better on Windows 8.1, while also offering enhanced stability and performance.

Version 1.5.0.130 adds invalid shortcuts recognition, but also an option to set the number of recent items to be displayed in the Start menu.

Several important bugs have also been fixed, including a problem causing items in the Start menu to be invisible if they are set to use the same font and background colors.

Of course, the app continues to work on Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 and although no dedicated support for this new OS version is being offered, it also offers full support for Windows 8.1 Update.

Overall, there is absolutely no doubt that this update comes in handy if you're looking into ways to make the modern operating system a bit more familiar, so download Start Menu 8 1.5.0.130 right now to see what's new and to fix any bugs and performance issues that might exist.