How do I turn off full screen start menu?

[vinnyswin]

The main idea is in the title. I have a practically ancient HP 2000 Notebook. I recently did a full factory reset on it and have upgraded to Windows 8.1. I spent a while on the phone with a Microsoft rep overseas somewhere to no avail. I know that I can switch back and forth in tablet mode in Windows 10, but I have no more ideas for 8.1. Please help and thanks in advance!

 

[Deleted member 1443762]

The main idea is in the title. I have a practically ancient HP 2000 Notebook. I recently did a full factory reset on it and have upgraded to Windows 8.1. I spent a while on the phone with a Microsoft rep overseas somewhere to no avail. I know that I can switch back and forth in tablet mode in Windows 10, but I have no more ideas for 8.1. Please help and thanks in advance!

I used to use Start Menu 8. It will bring back the classic start menu.
Another called Classic Shell if you're interested.

 

[vinnyswin]

"I used to use Start Menu 8. It will bring back the classic start menu.
Another called Classic Shell if you're interested."

Thanks a million! I didn't think that there might be third-party software for just this scenario. Classic Shell is working beautifully.