Apps, settings, files—they can all be found on the Start menu. Just select Start on the taskbar. Next, make it yours by pinning apps and programs. Note: Students using Windows 11 SE may see a different selection of apps in their Start menu. Apps are managed by their IT Admin.

Find solutions to common problems or get help from a support agent. Learn more about how to fix problems with the Windows Start menu, and what to do if the Start menu won't open.

To open the Start menu—which contains all your apps, settings, and files—you can do any of the following: On the center or left end of the taskbar, select the Start icon. Note: Your taskbar settings determine where the taskbar is located. Press the Windows logo key on your keyboard.

Uninstall from the Start menu. Select Start > All apps and search for the app in the list shown. Press and hold (or right-click) on the app, then select Uninstall. Uninstall in Settings. Select Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features . Find the app you want to remove, select More > Uninstall.

Pin and unpin apps to the Start menu. Pin the apps you use most often to the Start menu. Here's how: Select Start from the taskbar. In the Recommended section, select More and then scroll to the app you want to pin. Or you can search for the app by typing the app name in the search box.

The Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter helps you automatically repair issues when you're blocked from installing or removing programs. It also fixes corrupted registry keys. First, you'll need to download the troubleshooter. Download troubleshooter.

If some Windows functions aren't working or Windows crashes, use the System File Checker to scan Windows and restore your files. Though the steps below might look complicated at first glance, just follow them in order, step-by-step, and we’ll try to get you back on track. Run the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe)

Windows 11 Windows 10. When it comes to optimizing your Windows device, one of the key optimization areas is the startup process. The applications that run automatically when your device boots up can impact both the speed of your startup and the overall performance of your system.

See installed apps and programs on your device. To find out if an app or program is installed in Windows 10, select Start > Settings > Apps.

To choose whether your Start menu settings show the most used apps at the top of your all apps list, or whether they show recently downloaded apps in the recommended section, select Start > Settings > Personalization > Start and turn Show recently added apps or Show most used apps on or off.