How to turn on Full Screen Windows 10 Start menu

By Sean Doyle · July 31, 2015 · 1 min read

If you’re a fan of Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 you might have liked the full screen start menu (screen) that contained metro icons on it. Windows 10 now by default has made the start menu small, similar to how it was before Windows 8. However, there is a feature to make the Windows 10 start menu full again and it’s very easy to do.

This guide will help you turn on the full screen Windows 10 start menu by enabling the “Use Start full screen” option in your Windows 10 settings.

1. Open Windows Start Menu and click Settings.

2. Go to Personalization > Start and turn on “Use Start full screen” to make the Windows 10 start menu a full screen.

Tags: Windows

Sean Doyle

Sean is a tech author and security researcher with more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, privacy, malware analysis, analytics, and online marketing. He focuses on clear reporting, deep technical investigation, and practical guidance that helps readers stay safe in a fast-moving digital landscape. His work continues to appear in respected publications, including articles written for Private Internet Access. Through Botcrawl and his ongoing cybersecurity coverage, Sean provides trusted insights on data breaches, malware threats, and online safety for individuals and businesses worldwide.

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