The video shows in much greater detail how the new Start menu will intertwine the old Windows 7-era Start menu with aspects of Windows 8's Metro interface.

Revamp your Windows experience with smarter Start menu alternatives and tweaks—boost efficiency, streamline navigation, and work faster ...

As Microsoft turns 50, we're looking at the Start menu's changes from its debut in Windows 95, passing through 98, ME, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11.

Replacing the Windows Start menu If you want to really get serious about Start menu customization, you can replace the built-in offering with something completely new.