Windows 10: Wasted space in Start menu under most used programs

Discus and support Wasted space in Start menu under most used programs in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; The screenshot shows a few lines of space underneath "Get started" in the list of "most used" programs. I'd like this space to be utilised by... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by THX1138, Nov 10, 2015.

  1. THX1138
    THX1138 Win User

    Wasted space in Start menu under most used programs


    The screenshot shows a few lines of space underneath "Get started" in the list of "most used" programs. I'd like this space to be utilised by increasing the list to, say, nine items. Is that possible?


    Wasted space in Start menu under most used programs [​IMG]


    :)
     
    THX1138, Nov 10, 2015
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  2. RICHARDEILER
    RichardEiler Win User

    Wasted space in start menu

    Hi John, the info at the bottom of this reply will most likely be of the greatest interest to you.

    Below are a couple of snapshots showing how that works now. I like it this way but I do understand.


    Wasted space in Start menu under most used programs [​IMG]



    Wasted space in Start menu under most used programs [​IMG]


    Also you can right click the start button, you will then have this list of shortcut selections:


    Wasted space in Start menu under most used programs [​IMG]

    Additionally, we now have some control as to what appears in the left pain of the start menu, these settings can be found here: All Settings>Personalization>Start>at the bottom of that page click on "Choose which folders appear on start".


    Wasted space in Start menu under most used programs [​IMG]


    Here is a link to a page illustrating the settings and features changes in the WAU:

    [Review] What's New in Windows 10 Anniversary Update - AskVG

    I hope this info helps.

    Cheers.
     
    RichardEiler, Nov 10, 2015
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  3. SUMIT DHIMAN2
    Sumit Dhiman2 Win User
    Wasted space in start menu

    Technically, no way to achieve that.

    Please file your concerns through feedback hub.

    Even if you try to downgrade to previous version, windows would auto update back you to newer version in few days.
     
    Sumit Dhiman2, Nov 10, 2015
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  4. EDWIN
    Edwin New Member

    Wasted space in Start menu under most used programs

    @ THX1138:
    I don't think you can.
    BTW: You should replace your screenshot with the sensitive info blurred out!
     
    Edwin, Nov 10, 2015
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