Windows 10: Backup Start Menu layout

Discus and support Backup Start Menu layout in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I do not know where to ask this question as none of the little drop down boxes has anything to do with the Start Menu. Question: Is there is any way... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by CBLail, Jun 11, 2020.

  1. CBLAIL
    CBLail Win User

    Backup Start Menu layout


    I do not know where to ask this question as none of the little drop down boxes has anything to do with the Start Menu.


    Question: Is there is any way to backup my start menu on my main Windows 10 computer so that I can use it on my other windows 10 machines. My main computer menu is customized with all my programs and such, and it would be a lot easier and faster if I could just use it on all my machines.


    Any productive answers would be appreciated.


    The question that I have asked is simple and straight forward, so anyone should be able to understand what I am asking.


    Please do not answer with a question as that is not an answer, and as such will be ignored.


    Thanking you in advance to anyone who can tell me if this is possible and if so how to do it.


    ML


    ***Modified title from: Wondows 10 Start Menu***

    :)
     
    CBLail, Jun 11, 2020
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  2. FRIKIX
    FrikiX Win User

    How to backup Windows 10 start menu layout?

    I have 3 Windows 10 devices and I wanna backup and import start menu layout on each device as Windows 10 isn't supporting layout syncing.

    Most of the solutions I've found are for Windows 8 only.

    One site showed me a way to export the layout by using this command:

    but nothing about how to import it!

    I tried steps mentioned in this article and both of them shows me this error

    This is a screenshot for everything I've tried .. AS7_2015.12.13_22h29m00s_001_.png
     
    FrikiX, Jun 11, 2020
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  3. BAODAD
    Baodad Win User
    How to backup Windows 10 start menu layout?

    From this link: Backup and Restore Start Layout in Windows 10

    1. Back up registry key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CloudStore\Store\Cache\DefaultAccount
    2. Back up file %LocalAppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\DefaultLayouts.xml

    To restore:

    1. (Mess with registry at your own risk) Delete registry key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CloudStore\Store\Cache\DefaultAccount (you cannot omit this step)
    2. Merge registry key backed up in steps above.
    3. Restore DefaultLayouts.xml file backed up in above steps, overwriting current %LocalAppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\DefaultLayouts.xml
    4. Sign out of Windows and sign back in again.
     
    Baodad, Jun 11, 2020
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  4. TOPGUNDCP
    topgundcp Win User

    Backup Start Menu layout

    Backup and Restore Start Menu Layout in Windows 10

    FYI, Here's a little portable program ( <1MB) is doing just that with nice interface. You can save/restore multiple versions of the start menu, reset to original as fresh install.
    Backup Start menu layout v1.3
     
    topgundcp, Jun 11, 2020
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