These quick access icons extend along the bottom of the Start Menu next to the existing Power button. Add quick access icons to the Start Menu in Windows 11 ...

Though the Windows 11 Start menu is limited in terms of customization, you can still take certain steps to make it work the way you want.

There are three ways you can restart a Windows computer, using your device's power button, keyboard commands, or the Start menu.

The taskbar really is where all the action in Windows 10 happens. Here's a full tour of every little icon and how this hub of activity behaves.

Several third-party utilities can serve as Start menu replacements for Windows 8 users who aren't as keen on the new Start screen.

It's available as a separate application for Windows 8.1 x86 and Windows 8.1 x64. Alternatively, you can install the free app 7+ Taskbar Tweaker which will allow you to hide the start button.

The icon pops up when the cursor is in that position. In the Desktop mode of Windows 8.1, this Start icon appears on the taskbar, just like a pinned application. Boot to Desktop.

With Windows Blue, aka Windows 8.1, Microsoft is reintroducing a Start button and adding a boot-straight-to-desktop option. Here's how these may work.

With Windows Blue, a k a Windows 8.1, Microsoft is re-introducing a Start Button and adding a boot-straight-to-desktop option. Here's how these may work.

According to Foley's source and Thurrott's screenshot, the Windows 8.1 Start button will look just like the flag icon currently in the center of the Charms bar.

Windows 7 Start Button Changer (W7SBC) is a stand-alone and portable application. Unzip it, run the application, and click on "Select & Change Start Button" to swap your icons.