Windows 10: How can I remove programs from start menu Programs?

I have a lot of programs installed and have my own toolbars to access them. Seeing all those programs on the Programs list of the start menu is distracting. All I really want is the folders that house subprograms. The only option offered is to uninstall but not to remove from the list. My guess is the registry but where to look?



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How do I get a Program Back to Start List After Removing It?

Dear Microsoft Answers,

The Windows 10 Start Menu has a unique Mostly Used list of programs that it shows. When I right-click and select 'Remove From This List", I accidently removed an application from the list, thinking that it would simply remove the program from the "Most
Used" part of the list. However, it removes the program from the Start Menu. How do I get the program back on the Start Menu?

Jack

 

I can't find Notes in my Programs folder

I think I used to access Notes from the start menu/Programs but now it is not there. I can still get to it because I put it in my start menu itself, but does that mean it is removed from Programs?

 

Well, that's new - the normal request is 'how do I add things to the Start?' *Smile

No, not in the registry. There are actually two folders that are combined to make that list: one for All Users and a personal one for each user. You can customise both. This Tutorial tells you how.
All apps in Start menu - Add or Remove Items in Windows 10

 

Thank you. Works fine.