"Hit by user complaints, Microsoft has taken steps to try to revamp the menu. One option added in late 2022 lets you create folders in which to store your Start menu shortcuts. A more dramatic overhaul that strives to address some of the menu's flaws and quirks rolled out to all Windows 11 users in October 2025. Though that update certainly improved the look and layout, the Start menu is still saddled with an awkward design."
"If you dislike the Start menu in Windows 11 as much as I do and want something more usable and customizable, your best bet is to switch to an alternative. Several third-party apps can replace the Windows 11 Start menu, giving it a more familiar two-column layout and helping you tweak and customize it in different ways. The program I use on my Windows 11 machines is Start11."
Windows 11's Start menu has a clumsy layout, rigid limitations, and limited customization. Microsoft added folder support in late 2022 and rolled out a broader overhaul to all users in October 2025 that improved look and layout but left the design awkward. Many users prefer switching to third-party replacements for greater usability and customization. Start11 is a paid utility priced at $9.99 for an annual license and $15 for permanent use. Start11 offers seven Start menu layouts, including Windows 7 and Modern two-column styles, a Windows 10-style layout, and four flexible Windows 11 styles. Other alternatives include StartAllBack and Open Shell Menu.
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