Windows 10: Windows 10 Start Menu/Window

I want to widen the list of apps on the left side of the start window. I prefer the list to the tiles. I had it better but recently it seems to have taken on a different look. I don't seem to be able to mouse over the right side of the list and drag it right to widen. Thought that was part of what I did before. Any ideas how I can improve the look to suit this preference?

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Windows 10 Start menu issue

Maybe this can help re Pin to start mate.
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...ndows-10/2d5507fb-939b-4d53-98a8-78e1ab93adde

 

Windows 10 Start menu issue

Tried the fist no dice. Even tried uninstalling Kasperski still no go

 

Windows 10 Start menu issue

yeah I've been less than happy with the start menu also.
for me I for me I get freezes in start menu, especialy returning from sleep...which reminds me sleep is such a pain in the butt since I switch to Windows 10. Either waking up on its own, or system freezes when recovering from sleep

Stardock was a nice switch from vanilla, but i wasnt gonna buy it and 30 days goes by quick.