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And while Microsoft consistently ships new updates and features to the operating system, not everyone ishappyabout it.

It’s straight-up bad design."

Modern style Start menu on Windows 11

Fucking Windows 11 just fucking reset my Start menu now I have the pre-installed bloatware click-to-download apps on it.

I lost all of my pinned apps.

That isStardock’s Start11 app.

Start11 from Stardock $5.99 $2.99

It’s designed to help improve and revamp the Start experience for Windows 11 and Windows 10 users.

For a limited period, it’s possible for you to get it at half the price.

And for a limited period, you’ll get it for$2.99, down from $5.99.

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Why you should hop on this deal

You might be wondering, what will Start11 get me?

For starters, it ships withmore customization options and unique features, including folder support.

This is a company that steps in to do things right when Microsoft seemingly can’t.

Start11 Start Menu

Likewise, it’s now possible toupdate your old Windows versionsvia third-party updates via the Windows Update Restore website.

Notably, the website only restores the Windows Update website, not the Automatic Updates feature.

Windows 11 Start menu

Windows 11 classic Start menu

Start11 runnning on Surface Pro X

Windows 11 Start menu customization settings

Windows Start menu evolution

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AMD Ryzen 5 5500

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