Remove Items from Most Used List - Windows 10 Start Menu
Windows 10 Start Menu Customization: Managing Your “Most Used” Apps
The initial release of Windows 10 began on July 29th, introducing a revamped Start menu. This new menu represents a blend of features from both the Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 iterations, offering a high degree of personalization.
A prominent feature within the Windows 10 Start menu is the “Most used” list. This section is designed to provide convenient access to applications you frequently utilize. However, the initial list may include default applications that are not necessarily relevant to your workflow.
Removing Items from the “Most Used” List
To eliminate unwanted entries from the “Most used” list, simply right-click on the specific item. From the context menu that appears, select the option “Don’t show in this list”.
Important Note: This action removes the item immediately and is irreversible; there is no confirmation prompt.
Disabling the “Most Used” List Entirely
If you prefer not to utilize the “Most used” list at all, it can be completely disabled. Begin by opening the Start menu and navigating to “Settings”.
Within the “Settings” window, select “Personalization”.
On the “Personalization” screen, click “Start” from the options listed in the left-hand panel.
To disable the display of frequently used apps, toggle the switch under “Show most used apps” to the “Off” position.
The switch will change to a black and white appearance, with the indicator dot moving to the left, and the status will display as “Off”.
To close the “Settings” window, click the “X” button located in the upper-right corner.
With the “Most used” list disabled, it will no longer be visible on the Start menu.
Adding Folders to Replace the “Most Used” List
You can populate the space previously occupied by the “Most used” list with other folders. Return to the “Start” screen within “Settings” and click the link “Choose which folders appear on Start”.
Activate the display of desired folders by clicking the switch to the right of each entry. Once you have selected your preferred folders, click the “X” button to close the “Settings” window.
The selected folders will now occupy the space formerly used by the “Most used” list, expanding upwards as you add more.
Further customization options for the Start menu are also available.
