i want to get back classic home page

CARMEL MITCHELL 0 Reputation points
2026-03-01T20:15:29.31+00:00

the new homepage is awful.

its not organized in any helpful way.

its full of nonsense information

please bring back the classic version as an option

or how do i get the classic version back

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Desktop, Start, and personalization
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  1. AI answer

    2026-03-01T20:15:37.4633333+00:00

    Windows 11 does not include a built-in option to restore the classic (Windows 7–style) Start menu or home experience.

    Only limited Start customization is available under:

    1. Settings → Personalization → Start to adjust layout/behavior.
    2. For a true classic-style menu, a third-party utility (for example, Open-Shell) is required.

    Built-in settings alone cannot fully bring back the classic home page.

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