Windows 10: Programs pinned to the start menu are gone from th emenu after reboot

I have noticed on my windows 10 (up to date) desktop lately that any programs that I pin to the start menu are gone from the menu after reboot.

I don't know for sure but I think this started recently after the October 2018 update.


Does anyone know how to fix this PITA ?


thank you so folks.


tkinkley

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How to pin shortcut to start menu.

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

As per the description, I understand that you would like to know how to pin short cut to start menu.

I would suggest you to refer to the article given below if you are using Windows 7.

Pin a program to the Start menu

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Pin-a-program-to-the-Start-menu

And if you are using Windows 10 then I would suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below.

Pin apps to Start

Pin the apps you use most often to the Start menu. Here's how:

• Go to Start > All Apps.
• Press and hold (or right-click) an app.
• Select Pin to Start.

Hope this helps. Please let us know the results. We will be happy to assist you further.

 

Can't pin programs to Start menu anymore?

See if these steps help. Some of these steps might require a good amount of time to complete - consider it maintenance downtime.

• Run the System File checker.
  See OPTION TWO To Run SFC /SCANNOW Command in Windows 8 in:
  SFC /SCANNOW Command
  
  
• Run Deployment Imaging and Servicing Management (DISM) to check and repair the Windows Component Store.
  See OPTION ONE To Run "DISM /Cleanup-Image" tool in an Elevated Command Prompt in:
  DISM - Fixing Component Store Corruption
  
  
• Prepare for a Clean Startup:
  See PART ONE How to Perform a Clean Boot in:
  Troubleshoot Problem with Clean Boot

 

Can't pin programs to Start menu anymore?


Win 10 64bit Build 10162

Not sure if I've done this in the course of hacking the registry but I can no longer pin anything to Start Menu by right clicking on an .exe in the File Explorer and choosing 'Pin to Start' from the context menu. I don't get an error message but nothing happens.

Also, when I install a program it will create a folder in the Start Menu, as normal, but any shortcuts to an .exe are not shown, only links to the manual, notes, etc. However, the shortcuts to the .exe are actually being created in C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs or C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs

Any ideas?


Edit:

Turned on 'Most used' and can pin programs that appear on the list. However, not all programs used are appearing on list. It seems like only programs that were installed before this behaviour started are showing up.