Windows 10: Customizing the Start Menu

Discus and support Customizing the Start Menu in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Is there a way to customize the Start Menu so I can remove the ABC letters & also place shortcuts into folders? What I mean is this: In 7, after I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by CJW, Nov 17, 2017.

  1. CJW
    CJW Win User

    Customizing the Start Menu


    Is there a way to customize the Start Menu so I can remove the ABC letters & also place shortcuts into folders?
    What I mean is this: In 7, after I install a program, I can R-click the Orb & select (If I remember correctly) Properties or Open Windows Explorer. Opening Windows Explorer, I can get into the Start Menu folder & create/move/delete files & folders for a nice tidy menu. How can I do this in 10?

    :)
     
  2. trbogt Win User

    Start Menu Customizing

    Hi...I agree...I like the different colors in my Windows 8.1 system apps and tiles...unfortunately Windows 10 just has them all the same color ...it is such a simple feature that maybe keeps me liking Win 8.1 better...is personalization .

    Windows 10 has gotten better because of 'Feedback' but I have not put this tile color into feedback...maybe we should now...and have it as an option.

    Win 10:


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    *john
     
    trbogt, Nov 17, 2017
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  3. CoryCigas Win User
    Start Menu Customizing

    This is just a suggestion for the future windows builds maybe.

    I was rearranging my start menu, since I do not keep programs on my desktop, and everything is just one color that is not an app from the windows store or a Microsoft product.

    I wanted to suggest allowing users to customize the colors of each icon in the start menu that is pinned. Either by right clicking or entering the properties to change the icon. Having some type of color change I feel would be neater and easier on the eyes.
    Instead of seeing just tons of red or lime green icons will be great. Plus then you can color coordinate certain icons that you would like for certain things just like putting them into groups.

    Doesn't need to be seen but thought this would be cool
     
    CoryCigas, Nov 17, 2017
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  4. dalchina New Member

    Customizing the Start Menu

    Hi, it's very inconvenient. You have to use the underlying folders and manipulate those. (See links at end). But never hope to expect the flexibility you're used to using that. I don't know of any way to remove the ABC categorisation, which acts as a quick way to access sections of the list.

    As has been said in many threads like this, if you want a truly familiar feeling start menu (that exposes those folders conveniently) use Classic Shell start menu (free).

    Drag 'n drop, layout like Win 7 or XP expanding in columns across the screen, configurable search options, can launch universal apps. No tiles.

    And you can still use Win 10's start menu with a key combo.

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    Here's what happens to a deeply nested start menu inherited from Win 7.. beyond about the 3rd folder deep, Win 10's start menu strips out all the shortcuts from the folders and lists them in alphabetical order.

    Hmm.

    Oh, and you can even have the Orb back if you wish..*Smile

    More:
    How to change default WIN10 start menu for ALL Users - Windows 10 Forums
    Unable to customize Start menu Solved - Windows 10 Forums
    Add or Remove Items for All Apps in Start menu in Windows 10 Customization Tutorials

    Very like your question:
    Left-hand side start menu true customisation? - Windows 10 Forums
     
    dalchina, Nov 17, 2017
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  5. CJW
    CJW Win User
    Thanks for the reply & links.
    I did find the folders I was looking for & I can move some shortcuts around, but unfortunately not all are listed.
    I'll download Classic Shell I give it a go, thanks for the suggestion.
     
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