Microsoft to Wait Until Windows 9 to Bring Back the Start Button – Sources

[Reefa]

With Windows 8.1 Update 1 very likely to debut in April and with Windows 9 expected to see daylight sometime in early 2015, more and more people are talking about the improvements that these two operating systems will bring, including the beloved Start Menu.

Since Windows 8.1 Update 1 is supposed to improve the core modern operating system even further by adding new features and performance optimizations, it’s no wonder that lots of people rushed to suggest that a Start Menu might be part of the package as well.

The few leaked pictures that reached the web in the last few days didn’t come with a Start Menu and chances are that this particular feature will be actually missing from the upcoming update.

We’re hearing from several developers and beta testers close to Microsoft’s development process that Windows 8.1 Update 1 is very unlikely to get a Start Menu, as Redmond believes that the Win+X menu is enough for the time being for those who want to access specific OS features or reboot/shut down their computers quicker.

It turns out that Microsoft is actually planning to wait until Windows 9 to reintroduce the Start Menu, which would pretty much make sense, especially because the company is working to make this future release a lot more familiar for desktop users.

In addition to the Start Menu, Windows 9 is also expected to feature options to run Metro apps right on the desktop in their very own windows.

Windows 8.1 Update 1, on the other hand, is very likely to be more like a service pack, which means that the software giant would actually focus more on improving performance and fixing bugs. At the same time, it will also include all patches released by Microsoft since October and will be shipped to users via Windows Update.

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[LeeSmithG]

Hopefully windows 9 Full x86 and x64 will be cheap as a full version.

7 was, due to the debacle of Vista.

I can't get a decent price for my Windows 8.

I even got two media keys to go with it.

I even burnt it to a DvD and light-scribed it.

[sinders]

It is great news that they are finally bringing back the Start Button along with the Start Menu.

I wonder thought if it will be the exact same one as Windows 7, as in the screenshot above or

will it be a new improved and more modern version of the Start Menu that has the same features

as the one in Windows 7 like being able to pin shortcuts and still has the All programs menu

option and etc and has new improved look and features too.

I would prefer if they made a more modern version of the Start Menu while maintaining some

of the old features along with introducing some new features.

Edited January 14, 2014 by sinders

[7even]

I definitely will move to this new os if they do it

Edited January 14, 2014 by 7even

[Lorem Ipsum]

I definitely will move to this new os if they do it

Well, you don't have to wait : http://www.extremetech.com/computing/141702-how-to-bring-the-start-menu-and-button-back-to-windows-8

2 pages full.

The Inquirer even has a story that Windows 9's release date might be this April : http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2322586/microsoft-might-unveil-windows-9-in-april-to-end-windows-8-woes

Edited January 14, 2014 by Lorem Ipsum

[MidnightDistortions]

Well i'll wait and see what it's like when it's finished. I have already decided Linux will be my main platform and with Steam already there, instead of buying a new MS OS i could use that money for games or hardware upgrades.