{"id":176969,"date":"2025-11-03T06:00:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T11:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=176969"},"modified":"2025-11-11T13:54:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T18:54:29","slug":"windows-11-new-start-menu-layout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-new-start-menu-layout\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows 11 has a new Start menu with an unified design"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>Microsoft introduces a new Start menu with a unified design that allows you to turn off recommendations.<\/li>\n<li>The new design is rolling out with the Patch Tuesday update scheduled for November 11, 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>UPDATED 11\/11\/2025: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows 11<\/a> has a new Start menu that Microsoft is rolling out with the <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/kb5068861-windows-11-november-2025-update\/\">2025-11 Security Update (KB5068861) (26200.7171)<\/a>. It will consolidate the &#8220;All&#8221; menu with the &#8220;Pinned&#8221; page into a bigger, scrollable layout. Also, the menu finally allows you to turn off the &#8220;Recommended&#8221; section, but not in an intuitive way.<\/p>\n<p>The new Start menu is rolling out gradually, but you can always <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/enable-new-start-menu-windows-11\/\">enable it manually using the ViveTool<\/a>.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"responsive-youtube-container\">\n        <iframe\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j7sgE8riyWM?rel=0&showinfo=0\"\n            frameborder=\"0\"\n            allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n            allowfullscreen\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n        ><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n<h2 id=\"new_start_menu_windows11\">New Start menu for Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>The new design includes a wider frame that can hold up to eight pins, up to three suggestions of files and apps, and up to eight apps or four groups in one row. However, the menu now resizes automatically based on the screen resolution.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176972\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-176972\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-start-menu-layout.webp?resize=827%2C905&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Start menu new design\" width=\"827\" height=\"905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-start-menu-layout.webp?w=860&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 860w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-start-menu-layout.webp?resize=274%2C300&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 274w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-start-menu-layout.webp?resize=525%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 525w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-start-menu-layout.webp?resize=137%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 137w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Start menu new design \/ Image: Mauro Huculak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <strong>&#8220;Pinned&#8221;<\/strong> section shows two rows of pins by default, and if you pin more apps, it will show an option to expand all the pins.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176973\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-176973\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-startmenu-all-pins.webp?resize=827%2C485&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Start menu show all pins\" width=\"827\" height=\"485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-startmenu-all-pins.webp?w=856&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 856w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-startmenu-all-pins.webp?resize=300%2C176&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-startmenu-all-pins.webp?resize=150%2C88&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Start menu showing all pins \/ Image: Mauro Huculak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <strong>&#8220;Recommended&#8221;<\/strong> section remains identical to the current version, but the system can now display up to six files or apps using two rows. You are not getting a collapsible button, but when you click the <strong>&#8220;Show more&#8221;<\/strong> button, you&#8217;ll be taken to another page listing all your recent files.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176974\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-176974\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-startmenu-recommended-section.webp?resize=827%2C158&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Start menu Recommended section\" width=\"827\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-startmenu-recommended-section.webp?w=856&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 856w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-startmenu-recommended-section.webp?resize=300%2C57&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-startmenu-recommended-section.webp?resize=150%2C29&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Start menu Recommended section \/ Image: Mauro Huculak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In this design, you can finally <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/remove-start-recommended-windows-11\/\">turn off the &#8220;Recommended&#8221; section<\/a> to show only your pins and the &#8220;All&#8221; list by turning off the options available under the <strong>&#8220;Recommended&#8221;<\/strong> settings in the &#8220;Start&#8221; settings page, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Show recently added apps.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Show recommended files in Start, recent files in File Explorer, and items in Jump Lists.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Show recommendations for tips, app promotions, and more.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Show websites from your browsing history.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176975\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-176975\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-startmenu-no-recommended.webp?resize=827%2C906&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"New Start menu without Recommended section\" width=\"827\" height=\"906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-startmenu-no-recommended.webp?w=857&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 857w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-startmenu-no-recommended.webp?resize=274%2C300&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 274w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-startmenu-no-recommended.webp?resize=524%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 524w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-startmenu-no-recommended.webp?resize=137%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 137w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">New Start menu without Recommended section \/ Image: Mauro Huculak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <strong>&#8220;All&#8221;<\/strong> section is perhaps the most noticeable addition, which means that you will not have to jump to another page to view all your apps. Furthermore, you can also change the view to grid, list, and category.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176976\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-176976\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-startmenu-all-section-views.webp?resize=827%2C1348&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Start menu with All menu\" width=\"827\" height=\"1348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-startmenu-all-section-views.webp?w=852&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 852w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-startmenu-all-section-views.webp?resize=184%2C300&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 184w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-startmenu-all-section-views.webp?resize=352%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 352w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-startmenu-all-section-views.webp?resize=92%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 92w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Start menu with All menu \/ Image: Mauro Huculak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The menu still supports groups and all the previous features.<\/p>\n<p>As a result of this new design, Microsoft is also updating the <strong>&#8220;Start&#8221;<\/strong> settings page, which no longer includes options to change the layout. The page has also been redesigned, and it&#8217;s divided into three sections, including <strong>&#8220;Recommended,&#8221; &#8220;All,&#8221;<\/strong> and <strong>&#8220;Other.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_182397\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-182397\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/start-menu-settings-windows-11-2025.webp?resize=827%2C699&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Settings app Start new settings\" width=\"827\" height=\"699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/start-menu-settings-windows-11-2025.webp?w=1047&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1047w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/start-menu-settings-windows-11-2025.webp?resize=300%2C254&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/start-menu-settings-windows-11-2025.webp?resize=679%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 679w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/start-menu-settings-windows-11-2025.webp?resize=150%2C127&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Settings app Start new settings \/ Image: Mauro Huculak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Aside from the new customization option for pins, all the other settings remain the same.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_176981\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-176981\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-old-menu-start-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C517&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"New menu (left), Old menu (right)\" width=\"827\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-old-menu-start-windows-11.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-old-menu-start-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C188&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-old-menu-start-windows-11.webp?resize=918%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 918w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-old-menu-start-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C94&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">New menu (left), Old menu (right) \/ Image: Mauro Huculak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One complaint I&#8217;ve heard about the new design is the larger layout, as many users say it&#8217;s too big. Some other people called the new design just &#8220;ugly.&#8221; However, one thing to note is that the larger layout only appears on larger displays. For example, if you use a high scaling setting, the menu will retain its size from the previous version.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_177029\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-177029\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-start-menu-sizes.webp?resize=827%2C517&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Start menu different sizes\" width=\"827\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-start-menu-sizes.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-start-menu-sizes.webp?resize=300%2C188&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-start-menu-sizes.webp?resize=918%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 918w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/new-start-menu-sizes.webp?resize=150%2C94&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Start menu different sizes \/ Image: Mauro Huculak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The new Start menu design is rolling out immediately, and you will see it in the near future after installing the November 2025 Security update.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"responsive-youtube-container\">\n        <iframe\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r1YkIsyX8C8?rel=0&showinfo=0\"\n            frameborder=\"0\"\n            allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n            allowfullscreen\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n        ><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n<p>It&#8217;s worth noting that this wasn&#8217;t the only design. Microsoft has tested different menus before settling on this one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Update November 11, 2025:<\/strong> This content has been updated with new information, and it&#8217;s been revised to ensure accuracy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hands-on with the new Windows 11 Start menu that merges Pinned and All apps and lets you disable the Recommended section.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":182399,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,23],"tags":[2715,2576],"class_list":["post-176969","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-windows","tag-windows-11","tag-windows-help"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Windows 11 has a new Start menu with an unified design - Pureinfotech<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"New Start menu for Windows 11 has a wider layout and combines pins and &quot;All&quot; 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