Enable Expanded Start Menu in Windows 11

This article explains how to enable the expanded Start menu that displays all pins in Windows 11.

In Windows 11’s latest builds, Microsoft is experimenting with a new start menu with a bigger layout that lets users show all pins by default.

The new feature combines the “All” menu and “Pinned” and “Recommended” sections into a larger, scrollable layout.

To try this experiential feature, use the ViVeTool and enable it with the command below.

vivetool /enable /id:49402389,49221331,47205210,48433719

Use the new, bigger Start menu in Windows

Recently, a new feature in the latest Windows build allows users to toggle a larger Start menu that shows all pinned items in Windows 11.

Here’s how to do it.

First, learn how to download and use the ViVeTool in Windows.

Then, open ViVeTool using the Command Prompt or Windows Terminal. Run the command below to enable it and restart your computer.

vivetool /enable /id:49402389,49221331,47205210,48433719

Once enabled, open the Windows Settings app.

You can do that by clicking on the Start menu and selecting Settings. Or press the keyboard shortcut (Windows key + I) to launch the Settings app.

When the Settings app opens, click the Personalization button on the left.

On the right, click the Start tile to open its settings.

Then, turn on or off “Show all pins by default” to display or hide the new, bigger Start menu layout on Windows 11.

The larger Start menu will be displayed once it is enabled.

Close the Settings app when you’re done.

Conclusion:

• The new, larger Start menu in Windows 11 enhances user experience by showcasing all pinned applications by default.
• Utilizing the ViVeTool allows users to quickly access and enable this feature in the latest Windows builds.
• Customizing the Start menu through the Settings app provides flexibility in how users interact with their applications.
• This update reflects Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to improving the user interface and accessibility within Windows 11.
• Users can revert to the original layout by adjusting the settings, ensuring a personalized experience.