Windows 11: How to get back Start Menu Tiles? | Customize Windows 11 Start Menu Tiles

Windows 11 is the newest launch of Microsoft operating systems, and it was released at the Microsoft Event 2021. This new operating system comes with many enhancements like a redesigned taskbar, a new wallpaper, some fresh animations, and other new modifications. With improved performances, simpler and more aesthetically pleasing design, it helps boost productivity and creativity for the user.

One of the other big changes present in this new operating system is the absence of live tiles inside the start menu, which is something that not every user loves. So if you’re one of the users that don’t want the new start menu and want the old Windows 10 start menu without switching back to the old operating system, we have got you covered. You can learn how to disable the new start menu and enable the classic start menu Tiles on your windows11 device with the help of this article.

• How to Customize the Classic Start Menu Tiles?
• How to put the Windows 11 Start Menu Tiles?

How to Customize the Classic Start Menu Tiles?

Here is how to enable the Classic Start Menu Tiles on your device. Simply follow the steps given below:

1. Open the Run dialogue by clicking on the ( Win + R ) keys together.
2. Type in the word ‘Regedit’ in the run dialogue box and press on OK to open the Registry Editor.
3. Click on the Yes button when the UAC window appears on the screen.
4. Go to the following registry key inside the Registry Editor.
   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Softwae\Micosoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
5. Go to the right pane available when you reach the given location.
6. You will find a list contained within the RegKey under the right side.
7. Proceed to search for the Start_ShowClassicMode RegKey.
8. If you cannot find the key, you will have to create a new DWORD value.
9. To create a new DWORD Value, click on the Advanced Key and then proceed to Select New and then DWORD (32-bit) value
10. Then name the key you just created as Start_ShowClassicM ode and then press on the ‘Enter’ button.
11. Then follow by double-clicking on the Start_ShowClassicMode key and setting the Value Data as 1
    Now, if you desire to revert and bring back the new floating start menu,
12. You can set this data value to 0 or delete the Start_ShowClassicMode DWORD value
13. Once you are done making the desired changes, click on the OK button and restart your Windows 11 device.

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How to put the Windows 11 Start Menu Tiles?

Once you have performed the steps mentioned earlier, you might notice that the restart option is switched to the right side of the taskbar, and the Live Tiles have again become available on your Windows 11 device. Let us know in the comments if you have any queries or suggestions for the same.