Confusing start menu in Windows 10
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The start menu on my laptop with Windows 10 is super confusing, since it contains plenty of icons that refer to software that is not even installed. This might have something to do with the laptop manufacturer who "sold" the space there as advertisement.
What is the best way to configure Windows 10 so that the Start menu follows the philosophy from previous versions, i.e. it only contain references to software that is actually installed?
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The start menu on my laptop with Windows 10 is super confusing, since it contains plenty of icons that refer to software that is not even installed. This might have something to do with the laptop manufacturer who "sold" the space there as advertisement.
What is the best way to configure Windows 10 so that the Start menu follows the philosophy from previous versions, i.e. it only contain references to software that is actually installed?
windows-10 start-menu
asked Nov 25 at 14:28
fdierre
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Use an alternative like Classic Shell.
– harrymc
Nov 25 at 14:37
Being we are only talking about a handful of icons, is there any reason you can’t right click them and uninstall / remove them?
– Appleoddity
Nov 25 at 15:17
Well to be fair there’s more like three handful. ;) Some are only links, others are actually installed. The slow context menu doesn’t help either.
– Daniel B
Nov 25 at 18:16
If they're unwanted games etc., just uninstall them. Some of the included Windows apps must be removed using PowerShell. Also, use a third-party tool such as ShutUp10 to remove ads.
– DrMoishe Pippik
Nov 26 at 1:35
Go to SettingsPersonalizationStartTurn off "Show suggestions occasionally in Start" to turn off the AD
– Joy
Nov 26 at 8:36
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The start menu on my laptop with Windows 10 is super confusing, since it contains plenty of icons that refer to software that is not even installed. This might have something to do with the laptop manufacturer who "sold" the space there as advertisement.
What is the best way to configure Windows 10 so that the Start menu follows the philosophy from previous versions, i.e. it only contain references to software that is actually installed?
windows-10 start-menu
asked Nov 25 at 14:28
fdierre
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The start menu on my laptop with Windows 10 is super confusing, since it contains plenty of icons that refer to software that is not even installed. This might have something to do with the laptop manufacturer who "sold" the space there as advertisement.
What is the best way to configure Windows 10 so that the Start menu follows the philosophy from previous versions, i.e. it only contain references to software that is actually installed?
windows-10 start-menu
windows-10 start-menu
asked Nov 25 at 14:28
fdierre
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asked Nov 25 at 14:28
fdierre
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asked Nov 25 at 14:28
fdierre
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asked Nov 25 at 14:28
fdierre
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asked Nov 25 at 14:28
fdierre
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Use an alternative like Classic Shell.
– harrymc
Nov 25 at 14:37
Being we are only talking about a handful of icons, is there any reason you can’t right click them and uninstall / remove them?
– Appleoddity
Nov 25 at 15:17
Well to be fair there’s more like three handful. ;) Some are only links, others are actually installed. The slow context menu doesn’t help either.
– Daniel B
Nov 25 at 18:16
If they're unwanted games etc., just uninstall them. Some of the included Windows apps must be removed using PowerShell. Also, use a third-party tool such as ShutUp10 to remove ads.
– DrMoishe Pippik
Nov 26 at 1:35
Go to SettingsPersonalizationStartTurn off "Show suggestions occasionally in Start" to turn off the AD
– Joy
Nov 26 at 8:36
add a comment |
1
Use an alternative like Classic Shell.
– harrymc
Nov 25 at 14:37
Being we are only talking about a handful of icons, is there any reason you can’t right click them and uninstall / remove them?
– Appleoddity
Nov 25 at 15:17
Well to be fair there’s more like three handful. ;) Some are only links, others are actually installed. The slow context menu doesn’t help either.
– Daniel B
Nov 25 at 18:16
If they're unwanted games etc., just uninstall them. Some of the included Windows apps must be removed using PowerShell. Also, use a third-party tool such as ShutUp10 to remove ads.
– DrMoishe Pippik
Nov 26 at 1:35
Go to SettingsPersonalizationStartTurn off "Show suggestions occasionally in Start" to turn off the AD
– Joy
Nov 26 at 8:36
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Use an alternative like Classic Shell.
– harrymc
Nov 25 at 14:37
Use an alternative like Classic Shell.
– harrymc
Nov 25 at 14:37
Being we are only talking about a handful of icons, is there any reason you can’t right click them and uninstall / remove them?
– Appleoddity
Nov 25 at 15:17
Being we are only talking about a handful of icons, is there any reason you can’t right click them and uninstall / remove them?
– Appleoddity
Nov 25 at 15:17
Well to be fair there’s more like three handful. ;) Some are only links, others are actually installed. The slow context menu doesn’t help either.
– Daniel B
Nov 25 at 18:16
Well to be fair there’s more like three handful. ;) Some are only links, others are actually installed. The slow context menu doesn’t help either.
– Daniel B
Nov 25 at 18:16
If they're unwanted games etc., just uninstall them. Some of the included Windows apps must be removed using PowerShell. Also, use a third-party tool such as ShutUp10 to remove ads.
– DrMoishe Pippik
Nov 26 at 1:35
If they're unwanted games etc., just uninstall them. Some of the included Windows apps must be removed using PowerShell. Also, use a third-party tool such as ShutUp10 to remove ads.
– DrMoishe Pippik
Nov 26 at 1:35
Go to SettingsPersonalizationStartTurn off "Show suggestions occasionally in Start" to turn off the AD
– Joy
Nov 26 at 8:36
Go to SettingsPersonalizationStartTurn off "Show suggestions occasionally in Start" to turn off the AD
– Joy
Nov 26 at 8:36
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Its seems like you got a new PC or just installed Windows 10.
After connecting to internet just remove them unpinning from start menu. And don't forget to disable occasional suggestion on start menu personalise setting.
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Its seems like you got a new PC or just installed Windows 10.
After connecting to internet just remove them unpinning from start menu. And don't forget to disable occasional suggestion on start menu personalise setting.
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Its seems like you got a new PC or just installed Windows 10.
After connecting to internet just remove them unpinning from start menu. And don't forget to disable occasional suggestion on start menu personalise setting.
edited Nov 25 at 18:40
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Its seems like you got a new PC or just installed Windows 10.
After connecting to internet just remove them unpinning from start menu. And don't forget to disable occasional suggestion on start menu personalise setting.
edited Nov 25 at 18:40
fixer1234
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answered Nov 25 at 17:57
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Its seems like you got a new PC or just installed Windows 10.
After connecting to internet just remove them unpinning from start menu. And don't forget to disable occasional suggestion on start menu personalise setting.
edited Nov 25 at 18:40
fixer1234
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answered Nov 25 at 17:57
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Use an alternative like Classic Shell.
– harrymc
Nov 25 at 14:37
Being we are only talking about a handful of icons, is there any reason you can’t right click them and uninstall / remove them?
– Appleoddity
Nov 25 at 15:17
Well to be fair there’s more like three handful. ;) Some are only links, others are actually installed. The slow context menu doesn’t help either.
– Daniel B
Nov 25 at 18:16
If they're unwanted games etc., just uninstall them. Some of the included Windows apps must be removed using PowerShell. Also, use a third-party tool such as ShutUp10 to remove ads.
– DrMoishe Pippik
Nov 26 at 1:35
Go to SettingsPersonalizationStartTurn off "Show suggestions occasionally in Start" to turn off the AD
– Joy
Nov 26 at 8:36