Windows 10: Any way when typing with the start menu up ...to search, well, just the start menu?

Basically, if the start menu is open and I'm typing, I just want to show results in the start menu structure.

I don't want to search my documents, the web, apps I don't have installed, settings, or other random crap from the ends of the earth. Just simply filter down the list I was already looking at.

Is that...possible?

Note the Apps tab in the search results isn't ideal either, as it doesn't include folder names in the start menu..often I'm looking for a folder embedded in the start menu, which search doesn't include. Like searching for "Amazon" should show the Amazon folder with Kindle inside it...should I forget the name of "Kindle". (And the whole point of WinKey->typing is to avoid scrolling a giant list.)

Ideally it would be version of the start menu that just reduced itself as you typed and didn't bring up a whole new different window. Simple and useful.

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Start Menu Search

Hi,

About your issue regarding the Start menu or Search, in order for us to assist you better. Please answer the question:

• Were there any recent changes made to your system prior to the issue?

In the meantime, we suggest you to check this link:
Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana. It contains troubleshooting steps prior to the issue.

We'll look forward to your response.

 

Start menu default internet acces icon screwed?

You generally set that via the Start Menu settings (right-click start menu -> properties).

I had that issues a while ago, and it meant removing it from the Start Menu, and reinstalling my browser to get the icon back, it was very odd.

 

search menu in start

Hi,

To better assist you with your concern, we'd like to clarify the following information:

• When was the last time you are able to type on the search menu?
• Did you make any changes to your computer's configuration prior to the issue?

Let us try the methods below and observe.

Method 1: Run Start Menu Troubleshooter.

Run this Start Menu Troubleshooter to automatically fix problems with Start Menu.

Method 2: Run System File Checker and DISM commands.

System File Checker is a Windows utility that allow users to scan for and restore corruptions in Windows system files. Follow these steps for instructions:

• Open Command Prompt (Admin).
• Type this sfc /scannow and hit Enter.

If SFC did not find any violations it's still a good idea to run DISM Restorehealth. For instructions, please follow these steps:

• Open Command Prompt (Admin).
• Type this Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /Restorehealth and hit
  Enter.

Keep us posted.