How do I get the old Start menu in Windows 10?

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How do I switch back to the classic view in Windows 10?

Download and install Classic Shell.
Click on the Start button and search for classic shell.
Open the topmost result of your search.
Select the Start menu view between Classic, Classic with two columns and Windows 7 style.
Hit the OK button.

How do I get my old Start menu back?

How Do I Restore the Old Start Menu in Windows 11?

Go to Settings.
Select Personalization.
Then click on Taskbar.
Scroll down to Taskbar behaviors.
Go to Taskbar alignment and select Left in the drop-down menu.
Restart your computer to apply the changes.

Is there a Classic Shell for Windows 10?

Classic Shell works on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and their server counterparts (Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016). Both 32 and 64-bit versions are supported. The same installer works for all versions.

Can I make Windows 10 look like Windows 7?

You can change the desktop background to the Windows 7 wallpaper to make your Windows 11/10 appear like Windows 7. Simply download the Windows 7 wallpaper for desktop and set it as your desktop background. Try the free icon packs from here to make your Windows 10 computer resemble Windows 7.

How do I make Windows 10 Start menu look like Windows 7 without software?

Navigate to Start Menu Style tab and select Windows 7 style. If you want, you can also replace the Start button as well. Head over to the Skin tab and select Windows Aero from the list. Click OK to save changes.

How do I get to the Start menu?

To open the Start menu—which contains all your apps, settings, and files—do either of the following:

On the left end of the taskbar, select the Start icon.
Press the Windows logo key on your keyboard.