Microsoft’s Start menu made its first appearance with Windows 95. Whether it’s launching apps, searching for documents, or simply shutting down your PC, you probably use the Start menu more than you think. It started off as a way to make Windows easier to use, and now it’s the center of how we interact with Windows on a daily basis. The simple Start menu has existed for more than 20 years now. It’s the first thing many people think of when they think of Windows, or even Microsoft.
