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.

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 ...