With Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, Microsoft is introducing a fundamentally revised Start Menu that runs on all devices with the same code base. The new functions are activated by an enablement package. This enables the new features without a complete reinstallation and makes the switch to Windows 11’s big 25H2 update as quick as a single restart.

Immediately you’ll notice in the settings under “Personalization” and “Start”, additional options such as “Show recently added apps”, “Show recommended files in Start” or “Show websites from the browser history” can now be specifically switched on or off to customize the interface as required.

Standardized display of all areas

The previous Start menu separated the “Pinned”, “Recommended”, and “All apps” areas. You had to switch between th

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