You can also access Windows settings via the Start Menu for some color personalization options, including the ability to change the taskbar color to whatever you like.

Fed up with Windows 11’s Start menu? Microsoft has confirmed that a redesign is coming, and it looks promising even at this early stage.

Microsoft is making changes to the Start menu, Settings, Notepad, Paint, Copilot and more in Windows, with Windows Insiders getting the first look.

Microsoft hopes these changes will give users more control over their Start menu experience while improving usability and design.

How to replace the Windows 11 Start menu with a classic design Before you can change the Start menu design, you have to install the Open-Shell-Menu utility and then configure the settings.

The upcoming Start Menu redesign promises easier app discovery, more logical suggestions, greater control, and a clear distinction between desktop and mobile content.