This section of shortcuts can be personalized, allowing you to add more icons to that list, or remove unwanted ones. Our tutorial below will show you how to make these customizations.

Adding or Removing Start Menu Folders in Windows 10

The steps in this article were performed on a Windows 10 laptop. Note that there are specific options for the items that can be placed in this location, and you will be able to add or remove them on an individual basis. Step 1: Click the Start button at the bottom-left corner of the screen. Step 2: Right-click on one of the icons in the left column, then choose the Personalize this list option. Step 3: Click the button under each setting to choose whether to add or remove it from the list. Looking for an easier way to access the apps that you use the most? Find out how to add your most-used apps to the Start menu in Windows 10 so that you can launch them even faster. After receiving his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Computer Science he spent several years working in IT management for small businesses. However, he now works full time writing content online and creating websites. His main writing topics include iPhones, Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Android, and Photoshop, but he has also written about many other tech topics as well. Read his full bio here.

You may opt out at any time. Read our Privacy Policy

How to Personalize Start Folders in Windows 10 - 96How to Personalize Start Folders in Windows 10 - 20How to Personalize Start Folders in Windows 10 - 55How to Personalize Start Folders in Windows 10 - 96