Windows 10 allows the user to add folders like Documents, Pictures, Videos and other folders from the user profile directly to the Start menu. Having those folders enabled in the Start menu is very useful since you can access them faster. In this article, we will see how to backup the folders you have added to the left side of the Start menu and restore them when needed.
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Backup and Restore Start Menu Layout in Windows 10
In Windows 10, Microsoft has revived the Start menu, which has been welcomed by many users. Compared to the Start menu in previous versions of Windows, the new menu is updated with the ability to pin live tiles of Modern apps. Today, we'll see how to create a backup copy of your Start menu layout and restore it when needed in Windows 10.
How to backup the Start Menu layout in Windows 10
In Windows 10 Microsoft has revived the Start menu, which has been welcomed by many users. Compared to the Start menu in previous versions of Windows, the new menu is updated with the ability to pin live tiles of Modern apps. You can customize the Start menu in Windows 10 by pinning various items to the left side or the right side of the menu and changing its height by resizing it from the top edge. Once you have customized it to your liking, it is a good idea to create a backup of your Start menu layout, so you will be able to restore its layout later after a Windows reinstall or if your Start Menu settings accidentally get reset. Here is how you can do it.
