How To Customize Start Menu On Windows 11 With A Third Party App

The Start menu has undergone a lot of changes since Windows 8. In Windows 8 Start Menu was new and all but the public didn’t receive it that well as Microsoft just eliminated the Start Button. Also, the Start Menu had covered the whole screen. And later in Windows 10 they brought the Start menu back but made it go in line with modern designs and the addition of live tiles. The new Windows 11 Start Menu looks more like a search menu instead of being a proper start menu. Well, it even misses out on the functionality of the live tiles. And of course, they have moved the Start menu to the center of the screen which thankfully can be moved back to the left. The Windows 7 styled Start Menu is one the best and most loved start menu designs ever. So, if you are looking for a way to get the old design back, read on to know how to customize Start Menu on Windows 11.

To customize the Start Menu in Windows 11, we will be using a third-party app called Start 11 by Stradock. This has been the popular choice of many Windows users to customize their Windows Start menu. It has been around since Windows 8 as people didn’t like the Start Menu redesign for the OS. Do note that Start 11 is a paid software and will cost you $4.99. The program is still in beta. However, you can get your hands on the 30-day free trial version of Start 11.

Step 1: Install Start11 on Windows 11

And this is how you can customize the Start menu on your Windows 11 PC. Yes, it sure is a paid application, but then the number of settings and customization options that are available are quite worth the $4.99 price tag. Yes, you could make use of Classic Shell and open Shell, the free source programs. The problem is both the programs haven’t been updated in quite a long time. Also, there are no ads in Start 11. Plus, if you have already been using Start 8 or Start 10, then you can upgrade to Start 11. Windows 11 Guide:

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