How to Switch Between Start Menu and Start Screen in Windows 10?
Most of us know that Microsoft has added the most requested feature i.e. Start Menu in Windows 10 operating system but some people are confused whether Microsoft has removed Start Screen from Windows 10 and replaced it with Start Menu? I have received many emails from readers which are asking the same question.
Let me clear all doubts! Start Screen in Windows 10 still exists but when you install Windows 10, the new Start Menu is enabled by default. The old Start Screen is disabled but can be enabled using a simple option provided in new Settings app.
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The important thing is that you can either have Start Menu or have Start Screen at a time. You can’t enjoy both the things together. So its up to you whether you want to enjoy the new Start Menu or use the old Start Screen.
People who want to switch between Start Menu and Start Screen in Windows 10, can follow these simple steps:
1. Open Settings app from Start Menu. Alternatively, you can press WIN+I keys together to open Settings directly.
2. Now go to “Personalization -> Start” and set “Use Start full screen” option to On.
PS: Alternatively, You can directly launch this page using “ms-settings:personalization-start” command in RUN dialog box as mentioned here.
3. That’s it. It’ll immediately start showing Start Menu in full screen which will look and work like Windows 8/8.1 Start Screen as shown in following screenshot:
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4. If you want to restore Start Menu again, just set the option “Use Start full screen” to Off.
Also check following article to disable Tablet Mode:
[Fix] Apps and Programs Automatically Minimize in Windows 10
NOTE: Following method was written for older Windows 10 preview builds but it no longer works in final RTM version of Windows 10:
1. Right-click on Taskbar and select Properties.
2. Go to Start Menu tab and disable “Use the Start menu instead of the Start screen” option.
3. As soon as you apply the settings, Windows will ask your confirmation to sign out/log off to make changes.
4. Click on “Sign out and change settings” button and it’ll end the current session.
5. Log in again and you’ll get the Start Screen back in Windows 10.
In future, if you want to re-enable the new Start Menu, simply enable “Use the Start menu instead of the Start screen” option again.
If you remember we asked for the same thing in our following exclusive article:
[Wishlist] Features You Want to See in Next Windows Version
Thanks Microsoft for listening us.
If you are using Windows 10, which one do you prefer: The new Start Menu or the old Start Screen?
I switched to the start screen, used it for 4 seconds and switched back to the start menu.
Obviously, New Redesigned Hybrid Start Menu. But start screen isn’t bad at all.
I Love Start screen in windows 8. I will be Happy to see start screen in windows 10.
is it possible to customize the start menu
^^ Of course. Check following:
https://www.askvg.com/windows-10-start-menu-review-tips-n-tricks-and-customization/
I had troubles with switching between those start apps.. and this article was only a half way how to fix that.
My problem : Start menu was enabled as full screen all the time. even restarting whole pc after this switch in setting.
Solving:
I have done all what is writen in this article so in setting customizations switched off the fullscreen mode.
And then, go to settings-system-tablet mode and switch that off.
Loved the start screen. I’m mad I don’t have easy access to it anymore.
A shortcut technique, when I installed first Windows 10 Home (before to Pro) just go to Action Center by pressing the message icon before the time and date and after you pressed it, you will see the options and you will also see the tablet mode option and press it and voilá, you have now the Start screen and oh yeah, if you want to make it to Start menu, just do the steps but in reverse
When I right click on the taskbar I do not have a “properties” item, only settings. How can I get the properties menu back?
Hello,
When I click on the start menu, the options on the left (power, settings etc.) show only as icons..without titles. I was used to the appearance, where you have left options with titles, account log on the upper side as well as the most used applications..and then only widgets with apps further right… Are there any differences in appearance of start menus across different windows 10 products (like professional, home etc.)?
^^ It was changed in the recently released Windows 10 Anniversary Update.
no help
thx for the help!