Technology How has the Windows Start menu evolved? Looking back in time as Microsoft turns 50

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In celebration of Microsoft's 50th anniversary in 2025, it's an appropriate moment to look at the evolution of one of its most iconic features.

Of course, I'm referring to the Start menu for Windows. The menu was originally introduced in 1995, and it has undergone significant transformations, adapting to user needs and advances in technology.

The company has worked on many different menus over the decades. However, the Start menu available on Windows 10 is arguably (by far) the best approach as it combines modern ideas with a hint of classic elements and the best selection of customization options.

Thirty years is a long time for any feature to be around, so let's look at how the Start menu has evolved over the years.

How the Windows Start menu has evolved in 50 years of Microsoft's changes

See the progression of the Start menu from Windows 95 through 11.

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