Power8

Spec sheet

Purpose

Power8 is a start menu replacement for Windows, styled to integrate into the taskbar.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com

Headquarters

UkraineRead 28 Sep 2026 · code.google.com

Maker

The project says it was developed by developers from Ukraine and names Mike Makarov and Andrey Khabalevskyi.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com

Current version

The wiki lists version 1.6.4 Patch v.1.6.4.1640 as the current version.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com

Framework requirement

The wiki says versions through 1.6.2 require .NET Framework 4 and versions 1.6.3 and above require .NET 4.8.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com

Hotkey

The project says Power8 can be activated with Alt+Z.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com

Installation

The maker says Power8 can be unpacked and launched without installation, or installed if desired.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com

Jump Lists

It shows Jump Lists for frequently used items, using system lists on Windows 7 and 8 when available and an internal engine on supported systems.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com

Keyboard shortcut

The menu can be activated with Alt+Z.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com

Known maintenance issue

The repository README advises users who see an “Unable to check for updates” warning to manually update to release 1.6.1.1619.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com

Open source

The project describes Power8 as open source.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com

Power and session controls

It offers shutdown, sleep, hibernate, restart, log off, screen saver, and Windows lock actions.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com

Power options

Power8 provides shutdown, sleep, hibernate, restart, log off, screen saver, and lock Windows actions.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com

Programs menu

Its expanding All Programs menu displays icons and descriptions and lets users launch items.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com

Runtime requirement

The maker specifies .NET Framework 4 through version 1.6.2 and recommends and requires .NET 4.8 for version 1.6.3 and later.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com

Search

It can search All Programs and frequently used applications, show Windows Search results, and support internet searches.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com

Source code

The maker describes Power8 as open source and provides source code through its repository.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com

Start menu

Its expanding All Programs menu shows icons and descriptions and lets users launch items.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com

Supported versions

The project says it is designed for Windows 8 and also works under Windows 10, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows XP SP3.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com

Supported Windows versions

The maker says it was designed for Windows 8 and also works on Windows 10, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows XP SP3.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com

System changes

The maker says Power8 does not patch system files, hook system objects, use app-init DLLs, or add services or drivers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com

Where Specifiction places it

• Start Menu Customization Software#30 of 397.1