Windows 10: Adding custom folders to left side of start menu

Hi, I was wondering if there was a way of adding custom folders instead of download , music etc folders on left of start menu. I have tried kinda everything from personalize settings and start settings. but nothing seems to work out.

Thank you for your help.

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Customize the left side of the Start menu - Pin to Start List?


hello.

I wanted to add some programs to the top of the left side of the start menu (free space on the screenshoot). I have read about the "Pin to Start List" if you rightclick while holding shift. But this seems not to be working anymore!?!?! Is there another possibility to customize this list or to re-add the function?
I don't want to use "recently added apps" or something like that ...





greets.christian

 

Can't edit start menu left side items

Hi,

Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. I apologies for delay in response. I will certainly help you with this.

You can remove any unwanted app from “most used” app list and that will replace by other less used app. To remove the app, right click on app and click on “Don’t show in list”.

To remove the folder that appears on the Start menu, I suggest you to follow the below given steps and check if it works:

• Press Windows key and type Start settings in search box and hit enter.
• Click on Start in the left panel.
• Click or tap on the “Choose which folder appears on Start”.
• Toggle the button off for the folder that you want to remove from the Start menu.

Hope this information helps. Reply with the updated issue detail for further assistance.

Thank you.

 

Adding a folder to the Windows 10 Start Menu


Hello @CJW, *Smile

You can use the method in the tutorial below to add a folder to "All Apps" (left side) in your Start menu, but it won't show up unless you add a shortcut into the folder.

*Arrow Add or Remove Items for All Apps in Start menu in Windows 10 | Tutorials

In addition:

Add or Remove Folders on Start List in Windows 10 | Tutorials