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In Windows 7, I had many portable software programs like KeePass, PDF X-change, or Chrome application shortcuts that I used the portable version rather than full install. With these I was able to add a shortcut to my start menu that would hide in the All Programs list, but come up if I hit Windows and started typing.
I am trying to get the same functionality with Windows 8. I can pin programs to the start menu and have the tile for them, but for most of them I don't really need or want a tile. I just want Windows to know they are programs when I hit Windows and start typing. When I pin it to the start menu, it works. When I remove it, it doesn't.
Is there a way to add programs to the hidden part of the start menu. I've noticed that other programs I install have shortcuts that work without having a dedicated tile on the start screen. How can I get the same functionality with my own custom applications
1No go. I added a shortcut there and a tile immediately popped up on the start screen. I tried both the local user and the system-wide folders. – Ryan – 2012-10-26T23:38:02.243
Right click, unpin from start. I'll modify the answer to incorporate this. – DzinX – 2012-10-26T23:40:16.893