May 8, 2025 · This reference article outlines the policy settings available for customizing the Start menu experience, using Configuration Service Provider (CSP) or group policy (GPO).

Jun 2, 2017 · There is a number of switches available under a setting in windows 10 called "Choose which folders appear on Start". I find them very handy but by default only Settings is …

Feb 21, 2024 · While Microsoft has largely revamped the Start menu for Windows 11, the corresponding Group Policy settings have remained essentially unchanged. Most sections of …

Feb 7, 2018 · "In Start layouts for Windows 10, version 1703, you should use DesktopApplicationID rather than DesktopApplicationLinkPath if you are using Group Policy or …

Sep 17, 2018 · The last part we'd like to configure is the "Choose which folders appear on Start" area, on the left hand side. We'd like to have only File Explorer, Settings and Personal Folder, …

Aug 24, 2022 · To choose which folders appear on Start Menu in Windows 11, follow these steps: Press Win+I to open Windows Settings. Go to Personalization > Start > Folder.

Jun 7, 2019 · Is there a way to specify which folders appear for specific users? Thank you! I want to set default buttons for new computers, but allow the user to change them if desired. I tried …

Sep 9, 2025 · Learn how to configure the Windows Start menu to provide quick access to the tools and applications that users need most.

Jul 3, 2021 · In Windows 11, you can choose which folders appear at the bottom on Start next to the Power button. You can add or remove the Settings, File Explorer, Documents, Downloads, …

Apr 21, 2024 · How to set which folders will appear as icons in the Windows 10 Start menu for easy and fast access.