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Microsoft to Allow Customization of Windows 11 Start Menu

4/19/2026

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Microsoft will let Windows 11 Start menu users manually choose between small and large layouts, addressing automatic sizing complaints.
The update aims to improve responsiveness, keeping the Start menu fast under heavy system load.
Additional features let users disable unused sections of the menu, including the all apps list.
These changes are part of the Windows K2 initiative, and no release date has been announced.

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Story summary

Microsoft will let Windows 11 Start menu users manually choose between small and large layouts, addressing automatic sizing complaints.
The update aims to improve responsiveness, keeping the Start menu fast under heavy system load.
Additional features let users disable unused sections of the menu, including the all apps list.
These changes are part of the Windows K2 initiative, and no release date has been announced.