Software update: Start11 1.0

In Windows 11, Microsoft completely overhauled the user interface and start menu. Not everyone is happy with that and soon there were various free and paid tools to do something about it. Stardock, a veteran in the field of customizing the appearance of Windows, has released Start11 for that. The program costs six dollars, and if you already have a Start8 or Start10 license, it’s less. The complete changelog since the start of development can here are being found. This is the announcement of the first stable release:

Start11 Brings Customization to the Windows 11 Start Menu

Stardock released Start11, a program that allows users to customize the Windows Start menu and taskbar, today. As with previous editions of StartX products, Start11 allows users to restore the Start menu to appear as it does in previous versions of Windows, as well as customize and enhance its functionality.

“Since Microsoft first announced Windows 11, we have been working to optimize Start11 for the new operating system,” said Brad Wardell, Stardock CEO. “We make it easy for users to customize nearly every detail of their PC experience, including being able to choose from several new Start menu layouts and repositioning the taskbar, among many other things.”

Start11 is designed for Windows 11 and Windows 10 and comes loaded with features intended to make Windows more personal and productive. Start11 supports moving the Start button to the middle or to the left, adjusting the taskbar size, re-ordering quick access shortcut lists, options for grid spacing, enhanced classic and modern search experiences, restoring the taskbar context menu, and more. Start11 also fully integrates with Stardock’s Fences app.

For users who want to personalize their Start menu, Start11 offers robust customization options ranging from aesthetic to functional. The software enables enhanced Windows 10 and Windows 11 style Start menus, a compact Windows 7 design, optional Windows 11 style for classic menus, and additional settings that allow you to configure a personalized Start menu.

The new UI has been designed to support additional Start menu enhancements, extending support to a host of new Start menu ideas like pages, minimalism, and features for enterprise customers. While Start11 does restore previous versions of the Start menu like Start8 and Start10, it now provides robust options to create a truly personalized experience.