How to change Folders Appearing on the Start Menu in Windows 10

Description: This article will show how to choose which folders appear on the Start menu in Windows 10. This will allow quicker access to commonly used folders such as Documents, Downloads, Music, and Pictures.

  1. Choose the Start button at the lower left corner of the screen, then select Settings.
    Start button, Settings
  2. Select Personalization.
    Settings, Personalization
  3. Select Start on the left. Then select Choose which folders appear on Start.
    Personalization, Choose which folders on Start
    Choose which folders appear on Start
  4. From the list, toggle the slider to turn any of these folders On or Off.
    on off slider
  5. The settings update automatically and the new folder will appear on the Start menu.
    Documents on Start Menu

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