Stardock Start11

Some of the new features that come with Windows 11 is a centered taskbar and a completely revamped Start Menu. Regarding the latter, you should know that you cannot pin Live Tiles anymore and the list of installed apps can be found under the All apps button.

In case the new changes do not appeal too much to you, then the good news is that you can consider employing Stardock Start11 to restore the Classic Start Menu in Windows 11 and 10.

The program does not have an interface per se, but rather a configuration panel where you can customize anything related to the Start Menu. For starters, you can switch between Windows 7 and Modern Style if you decide to use the provided Start Menu. You can change the theme, user icon, recently used apps, library shortcuts and the visual settings, meaning the colors, fonts and icons.

You will be happy to learn that the app allows you to take control over the looks and feels of the Start Button. More precisely, you can use a custom image or choose from the numerous options provided from the dedicated drop-down menu.

Besides the Start Menu and Button, the app allows you to customize the Taskbar so that it suits your needs and preferences. Among the settings worth mentioning, you can count using automatic color for the taskbar, blurring the wallpaper under it, adjusting the transparency or applying a custom texture.

The program includes some advanced taskbar options where you can configure to add search, display the Win + X menu when right clicking or show the Start Button on the primary or secondary monitor.

Regardless of whether you genuinely enjoy the old themes and styles or maybe you grew accustomed to a specific layout as it helps with productivity, Stardock Start11 enables you to restore the Classic Start Menu and Taskbar without too much hassle.