In Windows Vista, how do I switch to the Windows Classic Start menu or Classic Control Panel?
Switching to Classic Start menu
- Right-click the
Startbutton, and selectProperties. - Click the
Classic Start menuradio button, and then clickOK.Note: To switch back to the Vista default view, click the
Start menuradio button.
Switching to Classic Control Panel
- Navigate to the Control Panel:
- From the Vista default
Startmenu, selectControl Panel. - From the Classic
Startmenu, selectSettings, and thenControl Panel.
- From the Vista default
- On the left, click
Classic View.Note: To switch Control Panel back to the Vista default view, click
Control Panel Home.

