How to Add Start Icon to Windows 8

Posted by : Belksiriano jueves, 6 de diciembre de 2012

How to Add Start Icon to Windows 8

The predecessors of Windows 8 – XP, Vista and Windows 7 – made us accustomed to two things: The Start Menu and My Computer (Well, it came to be called as just ‘Computer’ in versions after XP but I am still kinda used to the older term). They were like the signature of Microsoft Windows and also probably the most frequently used buttons/options by a Windows user.

Now with Windows 8, Microsoft rolled the dice keeping in mind the new touch screen devices and thus both, the Start Menu and Computer arent there by default. I know it’s tough to let go. Every Windows 8 user seems to be whining about losing the Start Menu.

Adding Computer Icon to the Start Menu

To Computer to your Windows 8 start screen, open Windows Explorer and right-click on the Computer icon in the tree view at the left-sidebar and select Pin to Start from the context menu.

Alternatively, you can open the Start Screen and search for the word computer. Once the ‘Computer’ icon shows up, right-click on it and select Pin to Start from the options that are displayed at the bottom of the screen.