Windows 10: Start Menu Search Selects Pinned Apps Instead

Discus and support Start Menu Search Selects Pinned Apps Instead in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; This is a two part issue:1 I cannot type in the taskbar search window.and the biggest issue2 When I try to search from the Start Menu, pinned apps are... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by pmshop, Jun 8, 2025 at 12:57 PM.

  1. PMSHOP
    pmshop Win User

    Start Menu Search Selects Pinned Apps Instead


    This is a two part issue:1 I cannot type in the taskbar search window.and the biggest issue2 When I try to search from the Start Menu, pinned apps are being selected instead.I have performed the following:RebootedSFC /SCANNOWdism.exe /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth Restarted wsearch service Rebuilt the search index selected more locations to index Running 24H2 26200.5622

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    pmshop, Jun 8, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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  2. MAYANK GUPTA10
    Mayank Gupta10 Win User

    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

    Windows help and learning

    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.
     
    Mayank Gupta10, Jun 8, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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  3. YAQUB K
    Yaqub K Win User
    Windows 10 - Cannot pin applications to start menu, but old games are there

    Hi,



    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Communities.

    I would like to inform you that you can only pin or unpin desktop apps or modern apps/apps installed from Windows Store to the start screen.

    As you mentioned you are facing issues while searching for Paint. I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below:

    • Click on the search bar on the taskbar.
    • Type Paint.
    • Right click on Paint desktop app and select Pin to start.

    You may refer to the following link for more information:
    Customize the Windows Start Menu - Microsoft Support

    Hope it helps.
     
    Yaqub K, Jun 8, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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  4. BAYONX19
    BayoNX19 Win User

    Start Menu Search Selects Pinned Apps Instead

    Start Menu No Default Selection For "Pinned Tiles" vs "All Apps"

    This does not answer my question. I already have "Show app list in Start menu" on. I want to turn "Pinned tiles" OFF, or make "All apps" open INSTEAD OF "Pinned tiles" when I go to the start menu.
     
    BayoNX19, Jun 8, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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