On Windows 10, Microsoft already allows users to access the Start Menu directly from the desktop, but you can use this open-source tool to recreate classic Windows 7 experience.

Our Verdict If you’re frustrated by the lack of a Start menu on Windows 8 but want to move your experience forward rather than bring back the Start menu of yore, try Pokki.

This old tool let me customize my Windows desktop to my ideal appearance.

The Open-Shell project allows you to bring back the classic Start menu from Windows 7 to 11, and here's how to use it.

How to Open WordPad in Windows 7. Included with every version of Windows 7 is WordPad, a lightweight program that gives you the basic functionality of a word processor.

Open-Shell is a free software that brings the classic Start Menu & more back to Windows 11/10 desktop. This Classic Shell alternative will customize your desktop experience.