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Windows 11 and Windows 10 are both operating systems developed by Microsoft, but there are some key differences between them. Windows 11 features a new user interface with a redesigned Start Menu and Taskbar, improved touch controls, enhanced security features, and integrated widgets for quick access to information.
Windows 11 has a redesigned Microsoft Store with support for Android apps. Windows 11 also has an updated Task Manager with more details and options and a redesigned File Explorer with a new tabbed layout. The Start Menu in Windows 11 has a new design with both pinned and recommended apps.
| Windows 11 | Windows 10 |
| User Interface | Fluent Design with new Start Menu and Taskbar | Classic Start Menu and Taskbar |
| Widgets | Integrated Widgets for quick access to information | No integrated Widgets |
| Virtual Desktops | Improved virtual desktops with snap layouts and new animations | Virtual desktops with limited functionality |
| Touch Controls | Improved touch controls for touch devices | Limited touch controls |
| Microsoft Store | Redesigned Microsoft Store with support for Android apps | Traditional Microsoft Store |
| Multitasking | Snap Layouts and Snap Groups for improved multitasking | Basic multitasking capabilities |
| Task Manager | Updated Task Manager with more details and options | Traditional Task Manager |
| File Explorer | Redesigned File Explorer with a new tabbed layout and features | Traditional File Explorer with limited features |
| Start Menu | New Start Menu design with pinned and recommended apps | Classic Start Menu with limited features |
| Cortana | Separated from search and no longer integrated into the taskbar | Integrated into the taskbar |
Windows 11 redesigned taskbar is depicted below: