How to revert to old Start Menu without using third party tools?


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The new Start Menu forced itself today on my PC, and it wouldn't disappear even after consecutive restarts. I would like to revert it without using third party tools, as those tools usually do more than just revert a setting and I don't want that (Windows 11 is so prone to files corruption/breaking nowadays).

Does anyone know of a way to achieve this? Thanks in advance.

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The new Start Menu forced itself today on my PC, and it wouldn't disappear even after consecutive restarts. I would like to revert it without using third party tools, as those tools usually do more than just revert a setting and I don't want that (Windows 11 is so prone to files corruption/breaking nowadays).

Does anyone know of a way to achieve this? Thanks in advance.

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This ONLY changes the item(s) you choose...



How to setup Vivetool (do one time only)

1. Go here and download ViVeTool-v0.3.4-IntelAmd.zip
2. Create a folder in C:\ called zVIVE (you can name the folder whatever you want)
3. Extract the contents of the .zip file you downloaded to: C:\zVIVE (or the folder name you chose)

How to use Vivetool

1. Open an elevated (as admin), command prompt.
2. Type: cd C:\zVIVE (use the folder name you chose)
3. When the prompt changes to... C:\zVive>, copy and paste one of the Vivetool ID numbers shown below...
4. Then reboot the computer, to apply the changes.


This is the ID# you want to use...

vivetool /disable /id:47205210 <---- Disable the new 25H2 Start Menu
 

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This ONLY changes the item(s) you choose...



This is the ID# you want to use...

vivetool /disable /id:47205210 <---- Disable the new 25H2 Start Menu
Thanks. Would it be possible to explain what this will do once it's applied (I realize it will revert to old menu, but I mean how does it do that technically)?
 

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Thanks. Would it be possible to explain what this will do once it's applied (I realize it will revert to old menu, but I mean how does it do that technically)?


Those ID numbers correspond to features that MS has installed or may install.
In the link above, there is a link to the official ElevenForum Vivetool topic. That will give explanations.

At this time... Vivetool is the easiest and possibly the ONLY was to revert to the previous Start Menu.

Vivetool by itself does nothing. It's enabling/disabling the ID numbers of the features that makes the change(s).



Also... once you "set" a feature with Vivetool and reboot... you can delete Vivetool itself, and the feature will stay "set".


Vivetool just lets you talk to the "switches" of hidden MS features, via the Command Prompt.
The various ID numbers tell Vivetool which feature you want to... toggle.



Here's a video that walks you through the process...

 
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Those ID numbers correspond to features that MS has installed or may install.
In the link above, there is a link to the official ElevenForum Vivetool topic. That will give explanations.

At this time... Vivetool is the easiest and possibly the ONLY was to revert to the previous Start Menu.

Vivetool by itself does nothing. It's enabling/disabling the ID numbers of the features that makes the change(s).



Also... once you "set" a feature with Vivetool and reboot... you can delete Vivetool itself, and the feature will stay "set".


Vivetool just lets you talk to the "switches" of hidden MS features, via the Command Prompt.
The various ID numbers tell Vivetool which feature you want to... toggle.
Thank you very much. I've done this now and it worked perfectly.

I followed this video guide here:

 

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Sorry, but that doesn't work. Microsoft completely removes the ability to revert it from those settings you cited. It's only possible through the method Ghot mentioned.
 

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Sorry, but that doesn't work. Microsoft completely removes the ability to revert it from those settings you cited. It's only possible through the method Ghot mentioned.


That topic also talks about Vivetool for fixing the Start Menu.
 

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That topic also talks about Vivetool for fixing the Start Menu.
Well, I just read the comment they linked. Either way, thanks again for your help!
 

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vivetool /disable /id:47205210 <---- Disable the new 25H2 Start Menu

That's the same as clicking on this .reg file, and restarting Windows.
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\2\3036241548]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\4\3036241548]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\6\3036241548]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\8\3036241548]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\10\3036241548]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\12\3036241548]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\8]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\8\3036241548]
"EnabledState"=dword:00000001
"EnabledStateOptions"=dword:00000000
 

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Sorry, but that doesn't work. Microsoft completely removes the ability to revert it
I didn't say it changed the new start menu to the old one, only that the user had control over certain sections of the new one .
 

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garlin, just used your reg file and changed back to the old start menu. worked perfectly.
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Wow after all this time I just today got the new Start Menu.... Not sure I'm liking it yet..will give it some time.
 

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That's the same as clicking on this .reg file, and restarting Windows.
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\2\3036241548]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\4\3036241548]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\6\3036241548]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\8\3036241548]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\10\3036241548]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\12\3036241548]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\8]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\8\3036241548]
"EnabledState"=dword:00000001
"EnabledStateOptions"=dword:00000000
this reg file save my day..
Damn MicroSlope
 

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I did above but lost my all program button any thoughts?
 

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What steps did you take? Using ViveTool, or applying the reg file?
If you run "WinVer", what is your exact Windows build number (something like 26200.xxxxx)?
 

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Windows 7
OS
Windows 7
I did the reg edit.
 

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Windows 11AMD Ryzen 9 5950X64 GB DDR4Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070
OS
Windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Custom Built
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
Motherboard
MAG X5750 Tomahawk Max Wifi
Memory
64 GB DDR4
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070
Sound Card
N/A
Monitor(s) Displays
Viotek
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
If you want to undo the changes, edit the .reg file in Notepad.

Change this:
Code:
"EnabledState"=dword:00000001

to this:
Code:
"EnabledState"=dword:00000002

Re-apply the reg file, and restart Windows. If that doesn't restore your previous Start Menu, then something else is going on.
 

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Windows 7
OS
Windows 7
vivetool /disable /id:47205210

worked for me just now
 

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    Windows 11 (up to date)Intel i5 12400Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GBOn Board the Z690
    OS
    Windows 11 (up to date)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel i5 12400
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z690 UA
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    On Board the Z690
    Sound Card
    On Board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    43" Samsung tu7000
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG SSD 1TB NVMe M.2
    PSU
    Thermaltake smart 500w 80+
    Case
    LIAN LANCOOL_205M
    Cooling
    Bunch of fans . . . :o) (lights dont work)
    Keyboard
    Unicomp: Ultra Classic White Buckling Spring USB
    Mouse
    M510
    Internet Speed
    50mbps on Ethernet
    Browser
    Fire Fox
    Antivirus
    Windows
    Other Info
    Love this computer but I still prefer Win-7 like I love my old Lazy Boy Recliner . . . it just feels better.
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    WIN-7-64BIT and Win-11 pro for testing on uns...i5-3570K CPU @ 3.40GHz, 3801 Mhz, 4 Core(s), ...16 GB - Crucial Ballistick 4GB PC3-14900 DDR3...NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
    Operating System
    WIN-7-64BIT and Win-11 pro for testing on unsupported hardware
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Home built
    CPU
    i5-3570K CPU @ 3.40GHz, 3801 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)
    Motherboard
    GA-Z77-HD3
    Memory
    16 GB - Crucial Ballistick 4GB PC3-14900 DDR3-1333 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
    Sound Card
    On Board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ASUS VP278
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    4 - internal Samsung 2.5" SSD, 1 WD HDD 7200 and some external drives
    PSU
    EVGA 550w
    Case
    Old Gygabyte Tower
    Cooling
    Yes
    Keyboard
    Unicomp - UNIOP4A USB (like the old IBM Model H that I started with)
    Mouse
    M510
    Internet Speed
    50mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows
    Other Info
    The only thing it lack is USB-3.2 on the front face but it has 3.0 on the back
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