How to change the "Start" menu in Windows 10

"Initial screen" in Windows 10 lent from past versions of OS some elements. With Windows 7, a regular list was taken, and with Windows 8 - live tiles. The user can easily change the appearance of the Start menu by built-in tools or special programs.

Method 2: Start Menu X

Start Menu X is positioning itself as a more convenient and improved menu. There is a paid and free software version. Next will be reviewed by Start Menu X Pro.

Download the Start Menu X program from the official site

1. Install the application. In the tray will appear his icon. To activate the menu, click on it right-click and select "Show Menu ...".



2. This is how "Starting" looks like with standard settings.



3. To change the settings, call the context menu on the program icon and click on the "Settings ...".
4. Here you can customize everything to your liking.

Method 3: Classic Shell

Classic Shell, like previous programs, changes the appearance of the "Start" menu. Consists of three components: Classic Start Menu (for the Start menu), Classic Explorer (Changes the Explorer toolbar), Classic IE (also changes the toolbar, but for the Standard Internet Explorer browser. Another advantage of Classic Shell is that that software is completely free.

Download Classic Shell program from the official site

1. After installation, a window will appear in which you can configure everything.



2. The default menu has this kind.

Method 4: Standard tools Windows 10

The developers have provided embedded tools to change the appearance of the "initial screen".

1. Call the context menu on the "Desktop" and click on "Personalization".



2. Go to the Start tab. There are various settings for setting up program display, folders, etc.



3. In the "Colors" tab, there are parameters of color change. Put the slider "Show color in the" Start "menu ..." to active condition.



4. Choose your favorite color.
5. The "Start" menu will look like this.



6. If you turn on the "automatic choice ...", the system itself will select the color. There is also a setup of transparency and high contrast.



7. In the menu itself, it is possible to disconnect or consolidate the necessary programs. Just call the context menu on the desired item.



8. To resize the tile, you just need to click on it with the right mouse button and bring to "resize".



9. To move the item, clamp it with the left mouse button and drag to the right place.
10. If you bring the cursor to the top of the tiles, then you will see the dark strip. Clicking on it, you can call a group of elements.

Here the main methods for changing the appearance of the Start menu in Windows 10 were described.