On Windows 10, Microsoft already allows users to access the Start Menu directly from the desktop, but you can use this open-source tool to recreate classic Windows 7 experience.

This old tool let me customize my Windows desktop to my ideal appearance.

Windhawk is an ecosystem of mods for Windows 11 customizations - it's powerful and open-source. Start menu and taskbar stylers are standout features, offering multiple themes for free. Additional ...

Open-Shell is a free software that brings the classic Start Menu & more back to Windows 11/10 desktop. This Classic Shell alternative will customize your desktop experience.

In Windows 7, some less popular options are left out and placed on the extended context menu, which is accessible by holding down shift when you right click on an item (shift + right-click).

How to Open WordPad in Windows 7. Included with every version of Windows 7 is WordPad, a lightweight program that gives you the basic functionality of a word processor.

Our Verdict If you’re frustrated by the lack of a Start menu on Windows 8 but want to move your experience forward rather than bring back the Start menu of yore, try Pokki.