Latest Windows 11 Launched Worldwide With Redesigned Start Menu

The latest version of Microsoft’s computer operating system, Windows 11 was launched on Tuesday worldwide as a free upgrade for Windows 10 users and the Start menu is centered on the screen, along with icons in the taskbar, the BBC reports.

When clicked on, the Start button opens a menu of frequently used apps.

In some ways, Microsoft mimics the appearance of a smartphone app menu or launcher. has also dropped the "tiles" which were present on Windows 10's start menu.

Windows chief product officer Panos Panay, told the BBC the latest version was built to be “clean and fresh and simpler” for the user.

Panay guaranteed that the new operating system would not be an “extreme departure” from what people know. And even the least tech-savvy users can upgrade easily, he added.

“I use the frame of my father – he’s 89,” Panay said. “I’m so excited for him to hit that button and upgrade, you have no idea.

“Not because he’s my dad – because I just want it to be easy for him.”

According to Panay, expert users had already tested it extensively through Window’s Insider trial programme and were confident there would be no teething issues, adding the upgrade is “ready now”.