Windows
10 reintroduced the Start Menu following the controversial use of the
Start Screen in Windows 10. The Windows 10 Start Menu attempts to
merge the best of the classic Start Menu and Windows 8’s Live
Tiles, and many users were happy to see its return. But some users
actually prefered the full screen Start Screen interface. In addition
to personal taste, the full screen Start Screen is often easier to
use on a touch-based device. Thankfully, Microsoft still allows users
to access a Windows 8-style Start Screen. Here’s how to switch
between the default Windows 10 Start Menu and the full screen Start
experience.
From
your Windows 10 desktop, click Start and
choose Settings > Personalization
In
the Personalization Settings window, click Start in
the list on the left. Next, on the right side of the window, find Use
Start full screen.
Enable
the Use Start full screen option
and close Settings. There’s no need to reboot or log off to save
your change. Finally, just click the Start Button or tap the Windows
Key on your keyboard. Instead of launching the default Start Menu in
the lower-left corner of your screen, the Start Menu will expand to
cover the entire screen
As
mentioned, the full screen Start Menu is often easier to use with a
touch screen. It also gives you more room for live tile icons and
other pinned Start Menu applications. While in full screen, you can
access the standard Start Menu functions by clicking or tapping on
the three horizontal lines at the top right. The “All Apps” list
is also available via the Apps icon on the bottom right
If
you don’t like the full screen Start Menu, just head back
to Settings
>
Personalization > Startand uncheck the option. This
will revert you to the default Start Menu. As mentioned, a reboot is
not necessary when changing between the default and full screen Start
Menu, so feel free to experiment with both options.
