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Stardock Start11

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Customize the look and feel of the Start Menu, Start Button and Taskbar on Windows 10 and Windows 11 using this straightforward app. #Windows 11 Start Menu  #Customize Start Menu  #Windows 10 Start Menu  #Start Menu  #Start Button  #Taskbar  

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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.

What's new in Stardock Start11 2.0.6.4:

  • Today we are releasing a new build of Start11 v2, v2.06 with new features and a couple of quality-of-life updates. The new build is rolling out now for anyone with Start11 v2 installed and it can also be accessed from your download page too.
  • New in this release are options to auto-hide the taskbar from the right click menu, option to set a tab as the default tab in a group in your menu, and added universal apps, all apps, and steam apps as options for quick access shortcut menu links.
  • All of these features are the result of direct feedback from our users and is our commitment to making Start11 v2 not only the most advanced Start menu experience for Windows, but also one that is shaped by those who use it every day. If you have any feedback about this release or have requests for features, make sure to head over to our forums and let us know what you would like to see in the next release.
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Stardock Start11 2.0.6.4 / 2.0.7.3 Beta

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  runs on:
Windows 11
Windows 10 64 bit
  file size:
50 MB
  filename:
Start11v2-setup.exe
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