Windows 10: How to remove graphics shown in windows start menu search

How to remove graphics shown in windows start menu search

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Windows Search Not Opening Removed Start Menu Programs

Hi, yes, appreciate the reply - that is the gist of what I am trying to accomplish - remove start menu entries, but retain application functionality in pulling the program up via Search.
I am using C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu
C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu

I did remove the folders of shortcuts from the Start Menu folder -- and place them in an 'Apps' folder C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Apps, which I indexed manually in the Search functionality, and it still didn't work. (Also tried indexing the entire C drive)

For example, if I remove the 'Power Shell' folder, and then search to use and pull up the Power Shell program, it appears in search results, but the application doesn't open. It even behaves this way if the 'Power Shell' folder remains in the Start Menu folder - isn't deleted - but just 'hidden'.

Have you tried this with success?

I am decluttering the Start Menu list, but would still like to pull up and use applications within the search that were removed from the Start Menu list via these folders. The rest of the Start Menu apps/programs in the list were uninstalled - the folders (Power Shell, Ease of Access, etc) Windows created seems to have a link thats broken when the shortcuts are moved?

Thank you

 

Start Menu Search

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About your issue regarding the Start menu or Search, in order for us to assist you better. Please answer the question:

• Were there any recent changes made to your system prior to the issue?

In the meantime, we suggest you to check this link:
Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana. It contains troubleshooting steps prior to the issue.

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Windows Search Not Opening Removed Start Menu Programs

Hi, if for example I move a folder of shortcuts from
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Utilities
to my Documents folder..

then before I do that I see




Then I move the folder for Filetypesman to..




and check it is no longer shown in the Start menu..
when I search I see




- and it can be executed from there.

If you wish to modify the content of the Start menu, can I suggest you try installing Open Shell (free) - which many here use (replaces Classic Shell) and use that as an editor.

Drag 'n drop, delete, rt click open... makes it easy.

You can use both that and the Win 10 start menu, then uninstall it when finished.

I simply dragged the folder from Documents onto my Open Shell start menu and dropped it back. Easy.