How to get Windows 10’s Start Menu on Windows 11

Microsoft Windows 11 has celebrated its first birthday and delivered its first big feature update, which is Windows 11 22H2.

Windows users are typically pretty resistant to change when it comes to the user interface (UI). One of the most controversial is the new Start Menu, which takes up more space while displaying less information and isn’t as customizable as the one in Windows 10. Though it probably has its fans, many people have given its interface a thumbs down. If you’re one of them, though, you can do more than just complain about it.

This isn’t a new phenomenon, of course. Every new version of Windows brings out its share of negative reactions from people who wonder why Microsoft felt it necessary to change things up for no obvious reason. Windows 11, however, seems to have kicked that reaction up to, uh … 11, especially with the decision to remove some features that power users took for granted.

There are ways to make it look and work the way you want. If that’s not enough, the good news is there’s a thriving community of developers like Stardock’s Start 11 and StartAllBack building utilities to restore a more traditional Start menu and set the look, layout, colors, and other elements.

Here’s how you can get Windows 10’s Start Menu on Windows 11.

To get Windows 10’s Start Menu on Windows 11 using Stardock’s Start 11, use these steps below:

1. Visit Stardock’s Start 11 Website.
2. Click on Get It Now.
3. Click on “Try Free For 30-days”.
4. The file will automatically be downloaded after 5 seconds.
5. After downloading it, install the file on your computer.
6. Open it.
7. Turn on the “Use the Start11 Start Menu”.
8. You can then choose a style of the Start menu, such as Windows 7 style, Modern style, Windows 10 style, or Windows 11 style.

Note: Stardock’s Start11 provides a free 30-day trial so you can take the software for a spin and see if you like it. It costs $6.35 and includes 30 days of direct technical support, plus unlimited access to its tech support forums. You can just upgrade it if you own Start8 or Start10

To get Windows 10’s Start Menu on Windows 11 using StartAllBack, use these steps below:

1. Visit StartAllBack Website.
2. Go ahead and hit on Download or install it via Winget
3. After downloading it, install the file on your computer.
4. You can then choose a style of the Start menu, such as Proper 11, Kinda 10, or Remastered 7.

Note: StartAllBack also provides a free 30-day trial and you’ll need to purchase the license key after that. It costs $4.99 for one pc (for you), $8.99 for two pcs (for you & you) while $11.99 for three pcs (family pack)