These steps let you change how the Start Menu looks and works, so you can make it match your needs or your company’s policies.
1. How to Remove the Apps List Using the Settings App
You can easily remove the apps list from the Start Menu using the Settings app in Windows 10. There’s a simple toggle in the Settings app that lets you show or hide the apps list. This is the most straightforward way to customize your Start Menu. If the toggle is grayed out, try one of the alternative methods listed below.
2. Remove the Apps List with Local Group Policy Editor
You can also disable the apps list in the Start Menu using the Local Group Policy Editor. This tool gives you a few different options for how you want the list to behave. Be sure to read the description for each option to decide which one works best for you. Note: You can access this setting from both Computer Configuration and User Configuration in the Group Policy Editor. The path is almost the same, only the category is different.
3. Remove the Apps List Using the Registry Editor
If your version of Windows doesn’t have the Local Group Policy Editor, you can still remove the apps list by editing the Registry. While this method is a bit more technical, you can follow the steps below to make the change. We strongly recommend creating a backup of your registry before making changes, just to be safe. Note: You can set this value in either the Current User or Local Machine sections of the Registry. The path will be the same, but the location (hive) you use will depend on whether you want the change to apply to only your account (Current User) or every user (Local Machine).
