Windows 10: Classic Shell + frequent programs inquiry (shortcut not showing up)

Discus and support Classic Shell + frequent programs inquiry (shortcut not showing up) in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; So after fighting with (and often breaking windows) for longer than I care to admit over the start menu - I was talked into switching to classic shell... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by klepp0906, May 30, 2017.

  1. KLEPP0906
    klepp0906 Win User

    Classic Shell + frequent programs inquiry (shortcut not showing up)


    So after fighting with (and often breaking windows) for longer than I care to admit over the start menu - I was talked into switching to classic shell and im largely satisfied.

    One issue im having is that an item id appreciate that show up in frequent programs (windows 7 view) isnt showing up. This is because while it is a shortcut, its actually a shortcut to a batch file I need to run to start a game in a particular manner. (i have it renamed as the game and the icon is changed to display the games icon).

    Doesnt show up in recent docs nor recent programs.

    Any way to have frequent programs recognize a batch shortcut? Even better would be this PARTICULAR batch shortcut but i'll take what I can get *Smile

    :)
     
    klepp0906, May 30, 2017
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  2. LARS HAMMARSTRAND
    Lars Hammarstrand Win User

    View recently used programs in start menu in Windows 10

    Hi!

    How do you get recently used (i.e
    not frequently used) programs to show up in the Windows 10 start menu?? I really hope that one can accomplish this by standard settings otherwise it's yet another reason to start use "Classic
    Shell" again...

    --

    Thanks in advanced!

    Lars.
     
    Lars Hammarstrand, May 30, 2017
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  3. RAMESH SRINIVASAN
    Ramesh Srinivasan Win User
    Windows 10 Frequently losing Start menu

    Same here .. happening on a daily basis and tired of running the PS commands. Switched to Classic Start Menu (Classic Shell) and really love it. With Classic Shell installed, you can still access Windows 10's Start menu (when it's operable) by pressing F3.
     
    Ramesh Srinivasan, May 30, 2017
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  4. JOSEY WALES
    Josey Wales Win User

    Classic Shell + frequent programs inquiry (shortcut not showing up)

    Yes go to Start Menu Settings then look for this:


    Classic Shell + frequent programs inquiry (shortcut not showing up) [​IMG]


    If that does not work you can always place it in the start menu


    Classic Shell + frequent programs inquiry (shortcut not showing up) [​IMG]


    Just click on an unused item and you can customize it to show anything.
     
    Josey Wales, May 30, 2017
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  5. XPCLIENT
    xpclient Win User
    You can just drag the batch file over the Start button, let the menu pop open and then drop it over the search box to "pin" it.

    Just be careful not to drop it ON an item bit drop it IN-BETWEEN two items where it says "Pin to Start Menu".

    Or create a custom item as suggested above (using Customize Start Menu tab).
     
    xpclient, May 30, 2017
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  6. DALCHINA
    dalchina New Member
    bat scripts only seem to show up as recent progs in Classic shell start menu-if launched from the Start Menu


    Classic Shell + frequent programs inquiry (shortcut not showing up) [​IMG]
     
    dalchina, May 31, 2017
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  7. JOSEY WALES
    Josey Wales Win User
    Make a short cut and then pin it to the start menu
     
    Josey Wales, Apr 5, 2018
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