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The new Windows 11 Start menu is now rolling out to all users.
The menu brings a more flexible layout to the Apps section.
Don't like it? You can still turn to a Start menu replacement.
The Windows 11 Start menu has been a divisive change from the get-go. Some people apparently love it, while others hate it. (Yes, I'm in the latter category.) Since the OS debuted in 2021, Microsoft has taken baby steps to try to address some of the menu's flaws. But now, it's undergoing a more dramatic overhaul.
Following a lengthy period in which the new menu was available only for testing among Windows insiders, the redesigned Start menu is now rolling out to all Windows 11 users. The revamped menu offers a more customizable and flexible layout meant to address the clumsiness of the Apps section.
How to get the new Windows 11 Start menu
To grab the update, head to Settings and select Windows Update. Make sure you've enabled the switch for "Get the latest updates as soon as they're available." You should then see a preview update labeled KB5067036. Allow that to download and install. Reboot your PC, sign in, and then click the Start button.
Also: How to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 - 2 free options
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