Then, in 2013, Windows 8.1 was launched; this time around, the company didn't bring back the Start menu. However, the Start button was reintroduced, linking users back to the Start Screen.

The default location of the Start menu button is the left bottom left side of the taskbar. Windows 8 changed the Start menu dramatically, turning it into a tablet-style interface with tiles ...

Microsoft's secret new Start menu replacement is impressive — and might even be a sneak preview of what's on the way with Windows 12.