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Ferland
Iron Contributor
Jul 23, 2025

I like the new Start menu

I installed Windows 11 on my Mum's laptop back in December and I use it failry regularly when I visit, i installed it on my Aunt's PC back in April and set it up at hers a few weeks ago and finally, just a day or two ago, I installed it on my own laptop.

Mostly it's just Windows 10, I knew that, i've used it on and off since December, but I didn't, and still don't, like the fact I cannot resize the Start menu but the way pinned applications are handled is a lot better. I can now use the Start menu as a second desktop full of the shortcuts I don't use so often allowing for a decluttered desktop and I don't have to scroll through the entire Start menu application list looking for what I need.

There of of course the usual minor interface differences but this is the only major one, everything else has been a fairly simple case of customisation.

2 Replies

  • Pengoin's avatar
    Pengoin
    Iron Contributor
    Aug 05, 2025

    Your approach of using the Start menu as a secondary "shortcut hub" is a smart way to declutter your desktop and keep things organized. Windows 11’s focus on cleaner, more modern UI elements does bring some changes, but it seems like you’re finding effective ways to adapt and customize.

  • Doress8980's avatar
    Doress8980
    Iron Contributor
    Aug 04, 2025

    Regarding your point about resizing the Start menu: currently, Windows 11 doesn't natively allow resizing the Start menu, which has been a common request among users. Microsoft has been gradually refining the interface, and resizing might come in future updates, but for now, customization options are somewhat limited in that area.