Managing the Start menu on Windows RT is as easy and familiar like in Windows 7 or Windows 10: In this area, you can easily pin Windows RT and supported traditional apps. Search text box (5): While Windows RT 8.1 Update 3 doesn't bring Cortana to the operating system, you will get a traditional search box to look for files, folders, applications, and settings just like in Windows 7.Īpp grid (6): The App grid is your Windows 8 tiles section. Most Frequently Used Applications lists (3): As you use applications, the once you use the most will be listed here.Īll Apps (4): Similar to Windows 10, this button will get you access to all the applications installed in your system. Pinned List (2): Like in Windows 7, this area is where you'll see all your pinned applications (traditional and modern apps) with Jump List support. Header (1): Here's where you'll see your profile picture and name, and you'll have access to the Power button options. Go ahead and sign out and in again to enable the Start menu. Finally, you'll be prompted to sign out and sign back in to complete the process.If you want to go back to the Start screen, you will need to reverse this step by clearing the Use the Start menu instead of the Start screen check box. Make sure you check the option Use the Start menu instead of the Start screen.Right-click on the Taskbar and click Properties.Microsoft isn't replacing the Start screen by default, as such once you have installed Windows RT 8.1 Update 3: Enabling and disabling the Windows RT Start menu
If you don't see the update, make sure to check the Optional update section, install the update, and you are good to go. Getting the new Start menu involves making sure you install update KB3033055.
Let's see more details and how to set up the new menu: Getting the new Start menu The Start menu we see today on Windows 10 was written on XAML and it uses new API's which are not found in Windows 8. There is a good reason Windows RT is getting this version of the Start menu.