Microsoft Updates Windows Software After Complaints

Microsoft Corp. is restoring some old Windows features and rolling out new ones in a bid to reignite interest in its flagship operating system, after customers complained about the software’s usability.

Windows 8 debuted in October for tablets and personal computers with a tile-based layout for selecting programs, replacing a desktop design that let users start programs from a button. An update later this year will restore the start button, while adding search capabilities and other features, said Jensen Harris, director of program management for Windows.