Security News > 2021 > June > Windows 11 lets you enable the classic Windows 10 Start Menu, here's how
If you are not a fan of the new Start Menu layout, Microsoft has included a setting that lets you revert back to the classic Start Menu.
The new Windows 11 Start Menu is taken from the now-shelved Windows 10X and has significant differences from the Classic Start Menu, including a floating pane and a redesigned layout.
If you are not a fan of the new Windows 11 Start Menu, Microsoft has added a 'Start ShowClassicMode' Registry value that allows you to revert back to the classic Windows 10 Start Menu.
Once you enable this registry key and either reboot Windows 10 or restart Windows Explorer, the classic Start Menu will be shown again, as seen below.
To enable the Windows 10 Start Menu in Windows 11, you can either download a Registry file that can enable the feature for you or modify the Windows Registry to enable the feature.
You will now be shown the classic Windows 10 Start Menu when you click on the Start button.
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