Windows 11's new Start menu released. Is it better than old Start?

Windows 11's New Start Menu Released

The Windows 11 Start menu has received a major update for versions 24H2 and 25H2, with a single page, category-based All apps view and more.

This month’s optional update (KB5067036) for Windows 11 (version 25H2 or 24H2) has a new Start menu, which is being gradually rolled out under a Preview tag.

The original Start menu is now 30 years old, first launched with Windows 95 in 1995, and had a major redesign with Windows XP almost 25 years ago.

Microsoft had previously attempted to replace the Start menu with Windows 8 in 2012.

The new Start menu is expected to evolve into something new.

Author's summary: Windows 11's new Start menu is released with updates.

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