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It seems that on Windows 10 I cannot add new items to the "All apps" part of the Start Menu. I tried moving a shortcut to C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs
, but the program did not show up anywhere under the All apps view. Looking for the cause, I tried changing the name of one of the files already present in the aforementioned folder. To my surprise, the shortcut I renamed no longer shows up on the All apps view at all. Renaming it back to its original name did not bring it back. What could be causing this problem?
Update: Since I posted this question, I have noticed that the "Most used" applications are no longer updating.
Update 2: Since my last update, the issue seems to have somehow been resolved. I will look into possible causes for the resolution.
You have to create a folder first – Moab – 2015-09-18T22:13:27.353
@Moab I don't think this is the case. There are already many items in the
Programs
folder that appear on the Start Menu. I also just tried putting the shortcut I wanted to add into a new folder I created within thePrograms
folder, but this folder does not appear either. – fakedad – 2015-09-18T22:39:04.963Use a better Startmenu: http://superuser.com/a/946675/174557
– magicandre1981 – 2015-09-19T05:10:35.207@Moab I suppose I could downgrade to Windows 8.1, but that doesn't exactly solve my problem because of 8/8.1's lack of start menus. As far as using a non-Windows OS, it is not really feasible for me to make a movement away from Windows at this time, especially given the relative significance of this issue. – fakedad – 2015-09-22T16:48:18.433
That is why I have stuck with W7. When it is no longer a valid OS I will move to some flavor of Linux. – Moab – 2015-09-22T22:26:58.927
install StartIsBack++ and you have the Win7 Startmenu – magicandre1981 – 2015-09-26T05:53:42.197