Windows 11: Microsoft has moved the start button. Here’s how to put it back in its place

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After upgrading to Windows 11, you will need to change this setting if you want to restore the Start menu to where it normally is.

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As long as I can remember, the iconic Windows Start button has always been in the lower left corner of my PC screen. It’s a predictable location for a button that is a key part of navigating your computer, but in the next version of Windows, Microsoft has redesigned the taskbar.

With the release of Windows 11 later this year, all taskbar icons, including the Start button, will automatically center on the computer display. But don’t worry! The current Insider Preview that anyone with a compatible PC can install lets you move the Start button, along with the rest of the taskbar, to its proven position.

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Not all PCs will be able to upgrade to Windows 11 when it is released. You can use this free tool to check if your PC meets all the requirements.

You’ll need to go to the Settings app to move the Start button.

Screenshot by Jason Cipriani / CNET How to return the Start button to the left to

There are several ways to access the Settings app. You can either press the Windows key and the letter I at the same time, or click the Start button and click the Settings gear icon in the Blocked apps section. Another option is to open the Start menu and start typing “Settings”. There are, of course, other ways to get there, but I think you get the point.

With just a few clicks, you can return the Start button to its place.

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With the Settings app open, click Personalization in the options list on the left side of the window. Scroll down until you see the Taskbar option and click on it. Once there, scroll to the bottom of the options where you will find Taskbar Behaviors and click on the Taskbar Alignment drop-down menu which currently says Center; change it to the left.

And that’s right, the Start menu and the rest of the taskbar items are moved all the way to the left side of the screen, just like they always have.

Remember, not all PCs running Windows 10 will be upgraded to Windows 11 by the end of the year. Here’s how you can check if your PC will. There are many new features coming to Windows 11, let’s walk you through some of the highlights.

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