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ManzanitaerHero
Jan 02, 2026Iron Contributor
How to switch back to the classic layout in the new Windows 11 Start menu?
The Start menu on one Windows 11 computer has been forcibly locked to the “new” layout showing “All apps” (directly displaying the app list), with the “Start menu layout” option disappearing from set...
Idonteatshoes
Jan 03, 2026Copper Contributor
Hey there, I see you need help with the Start Menu, as of right now, you can't switch back to the old Start menu, because the new one replaces it, if you need any other help just reply, have a good day
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- Conrad_BraamFeb 13, 2026Brass Contributor
How is "cant" even a response, because not only is that completely untrue, but the underlying data that used to drive that menu is still 100% there. Just because someone in the UX department an Microsoft removed a menu does not mean that billions of product installers suddenly do not store that data that used to drive that menu. There are loads of ways to get it back.