Start Menu (Windows 11 home v. 24H2 26100.4064)


Aurhelye

Aurhelye

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Hi,

I just bought a new SSD and installed Windows 11 Home.

menu.webp

I used paint to make a red rectangle to show the "area" of the taskbar I'd love to hide. I added Downloads and Settings for demonstration purpose.
Is there a way to completely remove (or hide) the left side of Windows 11 menu ?

What's the best application to customize Windows 11 Start Menu ? Start 11, StartAllBack ? Or a good mod in Windhawk ? (like Windows 11 Start Menu Style).

Of course, I'd prefer a free application, if possible.

Thanks for your feedback and help !
Aurel.
 

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We’re all dedicated to helping you, if and when we can understand what you’re asking.

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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.5039
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    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
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    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
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The whole point of that Start menu is to show your installed Applications so why would it provide a function to hide them?
 

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    WIN 11 Pro 24H2 - 26100.3323
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    Intel XEON E5-2699 v3
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    ASUS X99-A
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    64GB Teamgroup UD4-3600
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    ACER X34 Predator
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Aurhelye said:
Hi,

I just bought a new SSD and installed Windows 11 Home.

View attachment 134275

I used paint to make a red rectangle to show the "area" of the taskbar I'd love to hide. I added Downloads and Settings for demonstration purpose.
Is there a way to completely remove (or hide) the left side of Windows 11 menu ?

What's the best application to customize Windows 11 Start Menu ? Start 11, StartAllBack ? Or a good mod in Windhawk ? (like Windows 11 Start Menu Style).

Of course, I'd prefer a free application, if possible.

Thanks for your feedback and help !
Aurel.
Click to expand...
That screenshot you posted doesn't look like Windows 11. it's more like Windows 10. Unless Windows 11 Home version is different, I've only ever used Pro.

Screenshot 2025-05-17 124139.webp
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 24H2
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    PC/Desktop
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    Local shop built (KC Computers Ltd)
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    Intel Core i9 13900F
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    Gigabyte Z690 Gaming X (rev. 1.0/1.1) - (BIOS: F30 Sep 27, 2024)
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    2 x Kingston Fury 32gb DDR5 5600 Beast
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    Gigabyte Eagle (Nvidia) RTX 3060
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    Gigabyte 750w
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    Fractal Torrent
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I think it’s possibly Stardock Start11
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.5039
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
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    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    1000/400Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
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    Laptop
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    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
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    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
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    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
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    M.2 512GB
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    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
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Aurhelye, in your image example, if you didn’t have the area in the yellow box, you wouldn’t be able to expand the items in the blue box.

IMG_5465.webp

I’ll take another look at the possible Start11 layouts.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.5039
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    PC/Desktop
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    Sin-built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    1000/400Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
I use Start11v2

I don't really have time right at this minute to inspect all of the options, but you could have the following. It's a little wide for my liking but like I said, just tonight, I don't have much time to play with it.

Win-1741.webp


Win-1739.webp

I will take a closer look at it tomorrow but for the time being, this would be the main option to achieve the top menu image.

Win-1740.webp
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.5039
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    PC/Desktop
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    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    1000/400Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
antspants said:
I think it’s possibly Stardock Start11
Click to expand...

antspants said:
I use Start11v2

I don't really have time right at this minute to inspect all of the options, but you could have the following. It's a little wide for my liking but like I said, just tonight, I don't have much time to play with it.

View attachment 134318


View attachment 134319

I will take a closer look at it tomorrow but for the time being, this would be the main option to achieve the top menu image.

View attachment 134320
Click to expand...
Thanks you for the screenshots ! It looks very neat with Start11v2 !

Now, I made a custom "Start Button" using Zelda Triforce. When hovering it, there is a glow effect. Not perfect, but it looks quite good.
 

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    Memory
    32GB DDR4
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    NVidia GTX 3600
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    Logitech G402
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    FF
Thank you very much for the well explained tutorial antpants !
Now I'm working on an "animated" Windows Start button. It's working. Normal, hovered, pressed. Need to work more on it.

I am going to give a try to Start11v2 ! Your screens looks clean.
hdmi said:
github.com

GitHub - Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu: Classic Shell Reborn.

Classic Shell Reborn. Contribute to Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com github.com
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I've been using Open-Shell in the past but I was wondering if it was the still the best tools to customize Windows 11 Start Menu.

It as is good that it is open source.
I downloaded the source code from Open-Shell Github and having a look at it now.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom building
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen V 5600X
    Motherboard
    MPG B550 Gaming Plus (MS-7C56)
    Memory
    32GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVidia GTX 3600
    Sound Card
    Using the one from motherboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LS27C33xG and Q27G2G4
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440 and 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Firecuda 520
    st2000dm008-2fr102
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    DL : 36 mbps / UL : 81.28
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Avast
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