Right-click the Database folder that contains all the Start menu layout settings and select Rename.
Remember to replace BROKEN-START-USERNAME in the path with the name of the user account with the Start menu that isn't working properly. On the View tab, check the Hidden items option to show hidden files.Ĭ:\Users\BROKEN-START-USERNAME\AppData\Local\TileDataLayer
Sign-out of the newly created local account.
Sign-in to the newly created local account to populate and set the environment.
Sign-out of your account with the Start menu that isn't working correctly.
Double-click the Administrator account.Ĭlear the Account is disabled option to enable the account.
Use the Windows key + X keyboard shortcut to open the power user menu and select Computer Management.
To enable the built-in Administrator account, do the following: You can either create another account with administrator permissions, or you can quickly enable the Windows 10 built-in Administrator account to complete this task. You'll need another account to copy the database files between accounts. How to enable the built-in Administrator account
Enter the information required to create an account.
Administrator account: You'll need an administrator account to copy the Start menu files between accounts, because you can't overwrite files while they're in memory.Ĭlick the I don't have this person's sign-in information link.Ĭlick the Add a user without a Microsoft account link.
Local account: This is a temporary account that you'll need to create to copy the Start menu files to reset the menu on your account.
Your account: The account with the Start menu that isn't working correctly.
In order to reset the Start menu layout on Windows 10, you'll need to have three user accounts on your computer. How to reset the Start menu layout on your PC In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the steps to reset the Start menu layout to its default settings if for any reason it's not displaying or working correctly. VPN Deals: Lifetime license for $16, monthly plans at $1 & more