Windows 10: Windows 10 Start Menu Pinned App Settings Start Layout? to Windows 11

Hello,I thought that I would try updating my personal computer to Windows 11 since start menu pinned app folders are now a supported feature with the 22H2 update. Unfortunately, my start menu pinned app settings did not carry over from Windows 10. Before updating, I thought I would try exporting the Start Layout I had for Windows 10 and attempt to import the xml after updating to Windows 11 in case this would easily port my preferences into the new OS. This did not work.I've tried search engine inquiries to find a way to do what I'd like to do, though without success. I have since reverted bac

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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

 

How to pin shortcut to start menu.

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

As per the description, I understand that you would like to know how to pin short cut to start menu.

I would suggest you to refer to the article given below if you are using Windows 7.

Pin a program to the Start menu

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Pin-a-program-to-the-Start-menu

And if you are using Windows 10 then I would suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below.

Pin apps to Start

Pin the apps you use most often to the Start menu. Here's how:

• Go to Start > All Apps.
• Press and hold (or right-click) an app.
• Select Pin to Start.

Hope this helps. Please let us know the results. We will be happy to assist you further.