Windows 10: How can I reset the start menu layout (the tiles)

Discus and support How can I reset the start menu layout (the tiles) in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; The old method that worked in 8.x and older 10 of the two files no longer works. Anybody know of a method? 7145 Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by Keslow, Jun 16, 2015.

  1. Keslow Win User

    How can I reset the start menu layout (the tiles)


    The old method that worked in 8.x and older 10 of the two files no longer works. Anybody know of a method?

    :)
     
    Keslow, Jun 16, 2015
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  2. SerhiyVP Win User

    How to reset the tile layout in the start menu

    According to
    this article
    TileDataLayer was deprecated in CU

    In Creators Update removing or copying TileDataLayer folder between accounts does not seem to work anymore.
     
    SerhiyVP, Jun 16, 2015
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  3. Jaune Bel Win User
    How to reset the tile layout in the start menu

    Hi,

    We would like to know more about your concern with resetting the tile layout in the Start menu. Kindly answer the following:

    • Is your computer connected in a domain?
    • Which build of Windows 10 are you using?
    • Have you tried the steps given by DaveM121 on a different user profile?

    We'll be waiting for your response.
     
    Jaune Bel, Jun 16, 2015
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  4. Ztruker Win User

    How can I reset the start menu layout (the tiles)

    What exactly do you want to do? Are you talking about resetting it to it's installation layout or ????
     
    Ztruker, Jun 17, 2015
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  5. Keslow Win User
    Yes! Restore the "modern tiles" to the default ones and positions/size
     
    Keslow, Jun 17, 2015
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  6. Ztruker Win User
    Ztruker, Jun 17, 2015
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  7. Keslow Win User
    What that's describing is what I am looking for, but that method no longer works
     
    Keslow, Jun 17, 2015
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  8. Brink
    Brink New Member

    How can I reset the start menu layout (the tiles)

    Hello Keslow, and welcome to Ten Forums.

    I removed the tutorial we had here for this since Microsoft has changed how/where the Start layout is stored in Windows 10. Unfortunately, I'm still working on trying to find the new location to update and restore the tutorial.
     
    Brink, Jun 17, 2015
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  9. elbeasto Win User
    Any update on this? I'd also like the ability to reset the start menu.
    This wasn't an option in Win 8 also.
     
    elbeasto, Sep 3, 2015
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  10. Brink
    Brink New Member
    Sorry, but nothing new yet. *Sad
     
    Brink, Sep 3, 2015
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  11. elbeasto Win User
    Awe we're all nice enough to use their software too. *Biggrin
     
    elbeasto, Sep 4, 2015
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  12. Brink, is there any update on this? I have rearranged my Start Menu again and can't remember how it looked when I first installed Windows 10.
     
    Jesse Williams, Jun 21, 2016
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  13. Brink
    Brink New Member

    How can I reset the start menu layout (the tiles)

    Hello Jesse,

    Actually, I am working on something that should be ready tomorrow for this. I'll post back with a link to a tutorial when it's ready. *Smile
     
    Brink, Jun 21, 2016
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  14. Okay. Thank you! *Smile
     
    Jesse Williams, Jun 21, 2016
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  15. Gayle Win User
    Check out this tutorial. Copy the entire folder C:\Users\<user_name>\AppData\Local\TileDataLayer from a newly created account, and then replace / overwrite the TileDataLayer folder of your target account. This works for me but the steps are a bit complicated.
     
    Gayle, Jun 21, 2016
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