Don't like the new Windows 11 Start menu?Start11 and Open-Shell-Menu tools have solutions Who could give up the users a smile

As of October 5, users whose hardware meets Windows 11 compatibility criteria can access the new operating system. While the TMP 2.0 security criterion required to install Windows 11 and obtain the updates that accompany it has caused a lot of ink to flow among users, one of the features that has not left users indifferent either is the new Start menu which has changed from that of Windows 10. alternatives like Start11 and Open-Shell-Menu offer to make them smile again by allowing them to customize it to give it the look and functionality of Windows 7 and 10. After installing Windows 11, the first remark we make in accessing the desktop after logging in, the Start menu and taskbar icons are now centered by default and not left-aligned as was always the case in older versions of Windows. In addition to this change, it should be noted that it is no longer possible to move the taskbar to the top of the screen. Similarly, the drag and drop that is available on the Windows 10 taskbar is no longer available with Windows 11. In addition, the quick access options available with the right mouse click on the taskbar are not available. are no longer available. These are all features dear to users who disappeared with the arrival of Windows 11. Knowing that the choices made on this new Start menu might not please everyone, the Microsoft team has integrated customization tools into the new system. So, if you want to have the old left-aligned Start menu icon layout, open Windows Settings by pressing the Windows+I buttons, then click Personalization for the Taskbar. In the window that appears, go to Taskbar Behaviors. In the submenu, choose Left from the options offered for Alignment of the taskbar. If you also want to position the taskbar horizontally at the top of the screen, it is possible to do so, but "get your hands a little dirty". To do this, go to the registry by pressing the Windows+R buttons and entering " Regedit " in the field that appears. In the registry editor, click on the Edit menu, then Find in the submenu. In the Search field, enter “StuckRects3” and validate by pressing the Next button. In the values ​​that are displayed, click on Settings, and modify the value located just below FE by changing the value 03 to 01 then press the OK button. To see the change take effect, you will have to restart the system or restart Windows Explorer. But if all these steps seem too tedious to you, the Stardock company offers its Start11 tool which allows you to deeply customize the Windows 11 Start menu and even restore certain Windows 10 menu features with greater simplicity. So you can make the following customizations with Start11: Of course, good things come at a price. You can test Start11 for free for 30 days and if you are satisfied with it, you can get it for $5.99. simply, if you do not like the Stardock tool, you can turn to the Open-Shell-Menu tool which provides the following functionalities: as deep as with Start11. For example, if you want to customize the Start button and menu, Open-Shell-Menu will place a button in the left corner of the taskbar, but will not replace the Windows 11 Start button which will always be centered with the other icons. on the taskbar.Source: Start11, Open-Shell-MenuHow about you? What do you think of the changes to the start menu and taskbar in Windows 11? Are you satisfied? What solutions do you use to fix the inconvenience caused by the changes made to the Start menu and the taskbar?See also: Microsoft agrees to restore the drag-and-drop option for the Windows taskbar 11. But it won't be available until next year Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 to more eligible devices,and force install " PC Health Check " app on Windows 10 computers rest Windows 11 bug could reduce Ryzen processor performance by up to 15% according to AMD, fixes planned for October Windows 11: Brave plans to intercept Windows Search/Cortana links to Bing and make them redirect to its users default search engine instead.