A new version of the third-party Start menu app is available

Jul 21, 2014 12:30 GMT  ·  By

If you’re into Start menu apps and can’t wait for Microsoft to release its official version as part of a future Windows update, Start Menu X is one of your best options.

An update released today brings the application to version 5.24 and includes important bug fixes that are supposed to make everything work smoother on all modern Windows versions.

For example, the new build fixes a bug in Virtual Group manager when only five groups are being displayed, while also addressing some issues in the installer to make deployment faster and easier.

“Start Menu X is a replacement of the system menu for professionals. Compatible with Windows 8.1. Power users know how inconvenient and time-consuming it is to launch programs from the system menu,” the app description provided by the developer reads.

The app also comes with a plethora of configuration options, so it’s targeting beginners and more experienced users alike, with the majority of Windows versions supported, including the old Windows XP and the newly-launched Windows 8.1.

Overall, this new update definitely comes in handy to everyone trying to make modern Windows look and feel more familiar, so go ahead and download Start Menu X 5.24 right now to see what’s new.