How to make a start menu on the taskbar on Windows 10 preview?


  1. Posts : 19
    W7, W8.1, W 10
       #1

    How to make a start menu on the taskbar on Windows 10 preview?


    There is a post (windows 8 forum -http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials...8-taskbar.html ) to install the start menu on the task bar for Windows 8 but it does not fully work on windows 10, does anyone know if there is a similar way to put a fully working start menu on windows 10 taskbar?
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 17,838
    Windows 10
       #2

    eagle said:
    There is a post (windows 8 forum -http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials...8-taskbar.html ) to install the start menu on the task bar for Windows 8 but it does not fully work on windows 10, does anyone know if there is a similar way to put a fully working start menu on windows 10 taskbar?
    Welcome to TenForums 'eagle'! :)
    Similar to the tutorial but instead of using the suggested folder:
    - In a 'Run' box type 'shell:appsfolder', (without the quotes), select all, right click on them, create shortcut, then cut and paste all the shortcuts that should go to your desk top and paste them in your new folder.
    - delete the ones you don't want to use then rename the ones you want to save.

    How to make a start menu on the taskbar on Windows 10 preview?-000044.png
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 19
    W7, W8.1, W 10
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I found a solution by creating a new folder where you want it saved then name it start menu. Then I followed the paths below and copied the program files from each location and then pasted them in the new folder called start menu. Then started a new toolbar on the task bar selecting the new folder. see picture:
    Show hidden folders to see the program data folder.
    C: program data, microsft, windows, start menu, programs
    C: users, default, app data, roaming, microsft, windows, start menu, programs

    How to make a start menu on the taskbar on Windows 10 preview?-start-menu-taskbar-windows-10.png
    Last edited by eagle; 17 Apr 2015 at 07:46.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 19
    W7, W8.1, W 10
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Edwin said:
    Welcome to TenForums 'eagle'! :)
    Similar to the tutorial but instead of using the suggested folder:
    - In a 'Run' box type 'shell:appsfolder', (without the quotes), select all, right click on them, create shortcut, then cut and paste all the shortcuts that should go to your desk top and paste them in your new folder.
    - delete the ones you don't want to use then rename the ones you want to save.

    How to make a start menu on the taskbar on Windows 10 preview?-000044.png
    Thanks Edwin, I saved yours on the task bar as shortcuts
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 19
    W7, W8.1, W 10
    Thread Starter
       #5

    eagle said:
    I found a solution by creating a new folder where you want it saved then name it start menu. Then I followed the paths below and copied the program files from each location and then pasted them in the new folder called start menu. Then started a new toolbar on the task bar selecting the new folder. see picture:
    Show hidden folders to see the program data folder.
    C: program data, microsft, windows, start menu, programs
    C: users, default, app data, roaming, microsft, windows, start menu, programs

    How to make a start menu on the taskbar on Windows 10 preview?-start-menu-taskbar-windows-10.png
    If anyone has shortcuts or an easier or better way to do this please post , thanks
      My Computer


 

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 10 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 10" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 14:17.
Find Us




Windows 10 Forums