Microsoft tested 5 different Start menus for Windows 11 before choosing the current one
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April 10, 2026
Microsoft experimented with a bunch of different Start menu designs for Windows 11 before settling on the current version. From widget-based layouts to smarter app organization, these 5 prototypes reveal what Windows could have been and why the final design feels simpler than expected.
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