Another week, another leak. Today we have a new, purported screenshot of the upcoming return of the Start Menu to Windows.
I won’t bore you; here it is:
For reference, here’s the other screenshot that leaked eight days ago — keep in mind the design similarity and implied customizability of the Menu:
And finally, what Microsoft showed off at Build:
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It appears that leaks are pointing in the same direction. As always, be wary of leaks, ‘leaks,’ and “leaks.” But if the Start menu did come out looking something like the above when it is released, I would not be surprised.
Microsoft declined to comment.
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