The Start menu is always one of the most controversial parts of Windows, and that's definitely true with Windows 11 as well.

But, you can use some third-party Start menu alternative software like Start Menu X, Open Shell, etc., that comes with a classic Start menu feature, different layouts, and other interesting options.

In Windows, starting with Windows 95 and ending with Windows 7, the Start menu is a launching pad for all the applications and control panels in the computer. Application installation programs ...

Windows 11's Start menu is getting a big update with full-fledged Android and iPhone integration, allowing users improved ...

Microsoft has announced an update to Windows 11 that allows iPhone users to access their devices directly from the Start menu ...

In a blog post for Windows Insiders, Microsoft has announced that Start menu phone integration on Windows 11 now ...

This covers the Start menu in Windows 7. For the Windows 10 Start screens, see Win10 abc's and Win10 Start menu. The Windows Start menu is the master index to everything in the computer.