It's important to note that the classic version of the menu was an option until Windows Vista. Windows XP: A new era Windows XP was launched in 2001, and it unveiled a redesigned Start menu with a ...

If you ask me, graphic design peaked in 2001 with Windows XP's bright blue taskbar and green start button. Every UI design choice ... or the comforting orb of Vista. Whatever your taskbar preference, ...

See Windows ME and Windows 7. Many Vista elements changed from XP including terminology, menus and dialog boxes. Vista's "Aero" interface took advantage of PCs with advanced 3D graphics ...