7 Ways to Make Windows 11 Look Like Windows 10

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• Open Settings > Personalization > Taskbar and select the left.
• From the same menu, deselect Widgets and Chat.
• Use an app Start11 To make the Start menu in Windows 11 look like the Windows 10 version.

This article explains the best ways to make Windows 11 look more like Windows 10 and bring back some classic features like the Windows 10 Start menu and icons.

The tips on this page can be applied to any Windows 11 computer, laptop, or tablet.

How to make Windows 11 look like Windows 10

Here are all the steps on how to make Windows 11 look like Windows 10.

1. Customize the Windows 11 taskbar. Open Settings > Personalization > Taskbar Change the taskbar alignment to the left.                                                                                                                                                                  Tip: If the taskbar is minimized or disappears when not in use on Windows 10, you can Activate this taskbar setting in Windows 11 Also.
2. Open Settings > Personalization > Taskbar Uncheck the switch next to Gadgets. Gadgets weren't a thing in Windows 10, so we'll want to experiment and hide them as much as possible in Windows 11.                                                          Tip: The Windows 11 Widget icon is the icon in the taskbar that looks like a group of squares. Sometimes it may show the weather.
3. From the same page in Settings, do:Uncheck chat To remove the Microsoft Teams icon from the Windows 11 taskbar.                                                                                                                                                                   
4. Change your Windows 11 desktop background. You probably had a favorite desktop background when you were using Windows 10. If you still have that image file, select it as your new Windows 11 background.
   If you've never customized your Windows 10 wallpaper or want to use the default Windows 10 wallpaper, download the default Windows 10 wallpaper you like from Wallpaper.org.                                                          
5. Replace Windows 11 system icons with Windows 10 versionsLook for websites that have Windows 10 icon files for download (we found some at WinAreo.com). Alternatively, you can also download some completely different and more creative Windows icons from sites like Icons8 و IconArchive.                                                                                           
6. Change the Windows 11 system sounds. Not a fan of the Windows 11 system sounds? Replace them with the original Windows 10 sound files, which you can download from VSThemes.

How to Bring Back the Windows 10 Start Menu to Windows 11

We've found various ways to change the Start menu in Windows 11 that navigate the internet but most of them are very complex, have the potential to damage your operating system, and are usually rolled back every time a new Windows 11 update is released.

The easiest and most effective way to change the appearance of the Start menu in Windows 11 is to use a third-party app like Start11. This app lets you change the appearance of the Start menu with just a few clicks and doesn't negatively affect other settings or files.

Note: Start11 offers a free 30-day trial that lets you test most of its features. In this example, we'll demonstrate the process of downloading and using the trial version. The full version can then be purchased later from within the app.

Here's how to bring the Windows 10 Start menu back to Windows 11.

1. Click “Try it for free” of Start11 websiteOn the web. The application installation file should start downloading.
2. Once the download is complete, double-click the setup file to install Start11. The app should open automatically once the installation is complete.
3. Select to continue the trial for 30 days.
4. Choose Windows 10 style.                                                                                                                                                           
5. Open menu START YOUR , and it will now resemble the Windows 10 Start menu.                                                                                  
6. App icons can be moved by dragging them with the mouse. Right-click the icon you want to resize and select the option Resize.

How to add a Windows 10 system font to Windows 11?

Windows 10 has primarily used the Segoe UI font throughout its lifespan, although it began testing the Segoe UI Variable before the launch of Windows 11. The Segoe UI Variable is essentially the same as the Segoe UI font, but with better compatibility across a wider range of screen types and sizes. There's little benefit to switching from one to the other, as it's likely to look identical on whatever screen you're using.

However, if you want to get rid of the Segoe UI completely and try something completely different, there is a way toChange the Windows 11 system font.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How do I go back to Windows 11 from Windows 10?
The answer: If you just upgraded, you have 10 days. To return to Windows 10 Go to Windows Update Settings > Update History > Recovery Options > Roll Back. After this window, you'll need to download the Windows 10 file and perform the following steps: Clean installation of Windows.

Q2: When did Windows 11 come out?
The answer: Windows 11 became generally available on October 5, 2021. This release followed its initial announcement on June 4 of the same year.