They just can’t pin tiles to the Start menu.

What are the most common errors with the Start Menu?

Can’t pin apps to Start Menu (general) – This problem can occur on all versions of Windows, and even if you’re not using Windows 10, you should be able to apply most of our solutions to your version of Windows. Pin to Start Menu not working Windows 10 – Many users reported that this feature isn’t working for them. If that’s the case, try adjusting your antivirus firewall settings and check if that solves the problem. Pin apps Start Menu disappeared/ doesn’t work/ doesn’t show up – Several users reported that this feature doesn’t appear on their PC at all. If you’re having this problem, you might be able to fix the issue by changing your group policy.

What can I do if apps won’t pin to Start Menu?

1. Use Group Policy Editor

After changing these settings, your problem should be resolved. Learn how to edit the Group Policy like an expert with the help of this useful guide.

2. Run Windows PowerShell

3. Run the System File Checker

If you can’t pin apps to Start Menu in Windows 10, the issue might be file corruption. This is why we recommend repairing your files using the SFC scan. However, you easily fix that simply by checking your antivirus settings and disabling the problematic setting. If you can’t find the setting that is responsible for this error, you might have to disable your antivirus altogether to fix the problem. In some cases, you might even have to uninstall your antivirus. Users reported problems with Kaspersky Antivirus, however, they managed to fix the issue simply by removing it. For the Norton users, we’ve got a dedicated guide on how to completely remove it from your PC. There’s a similar guide for McAffe users, as well. If you’re using any antivirus solution and you want to completely remove it from your PC, be sure to try dedicated uninstaller software that gets rid of all leftovers that may interfere with your system. On the other hand, we recommend using an antivirus with little to no impact upon the system configuration or processes. There are antivirus programs that offer high protection against malware.

4. Drag and drop the apps to the Start Page

A temporary solution found by a user was simply to drag and drop the application from all apps menu to the Start menu. It’s only a workaround when right-clicking and choosing Pin to Start doesn’t work.

5. Restart Explorer within the Task Manager

Sometimes this issue can be caused by a temporary glitch. Restarting the Explorer process is a quick and easy way to fix this problem. SPONSORED

6. Use Regedit to change the Start page layout

If you can’t edit your registry, follow the steps in this dedicated guide and learn how you can do it like a pro.

7. Create a new user account

After doing that, switch to the newly created account and check if the issue is still present. If not, it means that your old account is corrupted, so you’ll have to move your files to a new account and use it as your main one.

8. Turn off PowerShell

Once your PC restarts, the issue with Start Menu should be resolved and you should be able to pin apps without any problems. PowerShell is a powerful command-line tool and a core component of Windows 10. However, few users reported that they can’t pin tiles to Start Menu due to PowerShell. It’s quite unusual to see that PowerShell is interfering with Start Menu, but you can fix this problem simply by disabling it, as mentioned above.

9. Delete the TileDataLayer directory

Once your PC restarts, check if the problem still appears. By deleting this directory you’ll force Windows to recreate your tiles, and the issue should be resolved.

10. Copy the applications to the Programs directory

According to users, you might be able to circumvent this issue by copying your shortcuts to the Programs directory. In case you’re not familiar, this directory holds all your Start Menu applications, and if you want to add items to Start Menu, you just need to move them to this directory. To do that, just follow these steps: Some users are also suggesting copying the shortcut to C:UsersYour_usernameAppDataRoamingMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuPrograms directory, so you might want to try that as well. Which workaround worked for you? Tell us in the comment section below. Also, leave there any other questions you may have. The Start Menu is a basic Windows feature that sometimes behaves unexpectedly. Take a look at our Start Menu Guides and be prepared for any situation. For the same reason, bookmark our Windows 10 Troubleshooting Hub as well.

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