A custom Start button needs the right image layout and scale for the button system, not just an attractive icon. Keep the built-in button available while testing. The project links a legacy button tutorial that explains normal, hover, and pressed states.
What to do
- Save the current settings and choose the menu style you plan to keep. Locate the replacement Start-button options in the settings interface.
- Read the custom image instructions before selecting a file. A multi-state button image is different from an ordinary square logo.
- Select the custom image from a stable local folder, then adjust the available size controls. Avoid keeping the only copy in a temporary browser-download folder.
- Test normal display, pointer hover, click, and keyboard activation. Move between monitors if their scale settings differ.
Check the result
The button should remain aligned with the taskbar and show a consistent clickable area in each state. Restore the built-in image if it becomes clipped or unrecognizable.
Limits & precautions
Button placement depends on the Windows taskbar and other shell tools. An image cannot by itself change the operating system taskbar implementation.
Questions & answers
Will any PNG work?
Follow the button format and state-layout requirements rather than assuming a standard icon is sufficient.
Why does it look wrong on another monitor?
Different scaling and button dimensions can expose problems not visible on the first screen.
Sources & scope
Documentation checked October 30, 2026. These instructions are documentation-led, not a claim of hands-on testing on your Windows build.