Some apps launch with Windows without ever appearing in Task Manager’s startup tab.

Update on May 5, 2025: According to a Windows 10 support page (spotted by Windows Latest), the removal of “recent files” app jump lists in Windows 10’s Start menu was confirmed to be a bug caused by ...

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Microsoft has started testing ads in the Windows 11 Start menu, a new experiment the company says will help users find new "great" apps in the Microsoft Store. The trial is now rolling out in the Beta ...

The Windows Start menu is getting its first major redesign since 2021 and will be rolled out to everyone with the November 11 Patch Tuesday update. The Start menu is now scrollable, so you can move ...

Start Menu is an essential Windows 11 feature that allows users to launch apps, access Windows Settings, apply power options, and more. Basically, Windows users control their system through the Start ...

Stardock Software has released version 2 of its Start11 utility software, with three new Start menu styles as well as other visual features. Start11, originally released in 2022, was designed in ...

The big picture: If there's one thing Microsoft loves to tinker with, it's the Start menu. After years of experimentation, the company still hasn't settled on a definitive design for Windows 11.