Windows XP's Start menu was expanded to encompass various My Documents folders (including My Music and My Pictures), and transplanted other items like My Computer and My Network Places from the Windows desktop. Later enhancements via Windows Desktop Update included access to special folders such as 'My Documents' and 'Favorites' (browser bookmarks). Traditionally, the Start menu provided a customizable nested list of programs for the user to launch, as well as a list of most recently opened documents, a way to find files and obtain assistance, and access to the system settings. It has been co-opted by some operating systems (like ReactOS) and Linux desktop environments for providing a more Windows-like experience, and as such is for example present in KDE, with the name of Kickoff Application Launcher, and on Xfce with the name of Whisker Menu. It was renamed Start screen in Windows 8, before returning to its original name with Windows 10. It provides a central launching point for computer programs and performing other tasks in the Windows shell. The Start menu is a graphical user interface element used in Microsoft Windows since Windows 95. Graphical user interface element included in Microsoft Windows since Windows 95

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