Windows 11 users are no doubt familiar with the Windows icon Start menu and the search menu, but there's another hidden option that's only a click away.

Use tools, settings, and tricks to customize the Windows 11 Start menu to your own requirements. We show you how.

Windows adapts the Start menu based on your usage behavior, for example, by showing recently used programs and files. However, you can turn this feature off.

Your Windows 11 Start Menu can be customized to fit your wants and needs. Here’s how to add, move, and remove elements of this important Windows menu.

Welcome to the Windows 11 Start Menu Before we change anything, let’s go over the default Windows 11 Start menu. At the top of the menu, a search field lets you search for apps, files, and settings.

We show you how to move Windows 11 Start Menu, Button, and Pined icons to the left side using Settings or Registry.

Sometimes, Windows' Start Menu can get a little finnicky, even if you've never had an issue before. Luckily, there's plenty of things you can do to fix it.

If you’re unhappy with the Windows 11 Start menu, why not try a third-party alternative?

Move Start Menu to the second monitor in Windows 11/10 There are two easy ways you can do this in Windows 11/10- Unlock and drag the taskbar Change Setting – Use this device as the primary monitor.

Remove the Recommended section from the Windows 11 Start menu with easy steps using Settings, PowerShell, Group Policy, or Registry Editor for a cleaner interface.