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The thread discusses how to enable the older Windows 8.1-style Start screen within Windows 10 after upgrading. The main answer guides users through Windows 10 Settings → Personalization → Start, where Start-related options let them turn on the Start screen. Overall, the sentiment is helpful and straightforward, with the contributor providing direct navigation steps to reach the setting.
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If you upgraded from Windows 8.1 and miss the old style Start screen you can enable it in Windows 10.

Open the Start menu and click settings. Open the Personalisation tab:

An image from 'How to enable Windows 8.1 Start screen in Windows 10'. Windows 10 settings show how to customize Start menu options under Personalisation.

Look down the left hand side for 'Start' and click that. You'll then see some options relating to the Start menu and it's here you can enable the Start Screen:

An image from 'How to enable Windows 8.1 Start screen in Windows 10'. Windows 10 settings show how to customize Start menu options under Personalisation.
 

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