I want my Start Menu to look like the old classic ones (without the use of third-party software, if possible).
These are all the steps I've taken so far:
- Computer Properties → Advanced system settings → Advanced tab → under Performance, click "Settings..." → select "Adjust for best performance" → OK
- Run (Win+R) →
regedit
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders
→ set the value ofFavorite
to "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders
→ set the value ofFavorite
to "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs"
- Right-click on taskbar → Properties → Start Menu tab → click "Customize..." → check "Favorites menu"
- Run (Win+R) →
gpedit.msc
→ User Configuration → Administrative Templates → Start Menu and Taskbar- enabled "Remove All Programs list from the Start menu"
- enabled "Add the Run command to the Start menu"
- Start menu → Control Panel → Programs and Features → Turn Windows features on or off → unchecked "Windows Search" → OK
I'm almost there. Now, if I can remove the blank column, I'd call it a mission accomplished. Can you help me?