Start Menu
Desktop application launcher
The Start Menu is the primary navigation interface in Microsoft Windows, accessed by clicking the Start button in the corner of the screen.
It provides a launching point for applications, settings, and system functions.
Click the Start Menu to find your programs.
The Start Menu has evolved through Windows versions but remains central to the operating system's design.
Application shortcut strip
- iconsRepresentative small images
- tilesFlat covering pieces
- desktopPrimary computer interface
- search barInput field for queries
shortcuts · folders · programs · widgets · cursor · click · launch · navigate
Redmond technology corporation
- Windows 951995 PC platform
- Windows 10Microsoft's 2015 desktop platform
- Windows 11Current Microsoft desktop OS
- operating systemSoftware managing computer resources
PC · desktop computer · laptop · orb · Metro · redesign · Cortana
Interface for operating machinery
- device managerTool controlling computer components
- system restoreUndo recent computer changes
- themesMain ideas throughout
- wallpaperOrnamental wall covering
notifications · accessibility · privacy · security · default apps · personalization · disk cleanup · backup
Known without reasoning
- accessibleAble to be reached
- convenientEasy to use
- straightforwardClear and uncomplicated
- approachableEasy to engage with
welcoming · organized · searchable · customizable · responsive · familiar · discoverable · beginner-friendly
taskbar
Application shortcut strip
search bar · shortcuts · folders · programs · widgets · cursor · click · launch · navigate · browse
Microsoft
Redmond technology corporation
- Windows 951995 PC platform
- Windows 10Microsoft's 2015 desktop platform
- Windows 11Current Microsoft desktop OS
operating system · PC · desktop computer · laptop · orb · Metro · redesign · Cortana
control panel
Interface for operating machinery
- device managerTool controlling computer components
- system restoreUndo recent computer changes
- themesMain ideas throughout
wallpaper · notifications · accessibility · privacy · security · default apps · personalization · disk cleanup · backup · troubleshooting
intuitive
Known without reasoning
- accessibleAble to be reached
- convenientEasy to use
- straightforwardClear and uncomplicated
approachable · welcoming · organized · searchable · customizable · responsive · familiar · discoverable · beginner-friendly · efficient
- MicrosoftWindows, Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Vista