Many Windows 8.x and 10 users overlook this detail: if you right-click the Start button or press the Win-X key combination, an alternative context menu opens that includes several commands and shortcuts. PowerShell, power options, and even Device Manager appear there. However, with the help of the Win-X Menu application, you can edit the Win-X menu to your liking, removing items you don't use and adding new ones.
The Start menu has been one of the most contentious points in Microsoft's operating systems since Windows 8 launched. Things improved a bit with Windows 8.x and much more with Windows 10, but Redmond never returned to the 'Windows 7 state' that most users want, instead offering small alternatives. One of them is the secondary Start menu, also known as the 'Win-X' menu.
If you press that key combination or right-click the Start button (apologies for the redundancy), the context menu reveals its contents. I remember it initially had a shortcut to the classic Control Panel, but it disappeared in the most recent builds. So why not bring it back? All we need is to edit the Win-X menu with something like Win-X Menu.
How to edit the Win-X menu with Win-X Menu
Download the zip file, extract its contents to a temporary folder, and run Win-X Menu with administrator privileges from there. The application lets you add four types of items: Programs, Presets (the calculator and Paint are part of that group), Control Panel Items (including the classic Control Panel itself), and Administrative Tools items (Services, Event Viewer, etc.).
You can also edit existing groups or create new ones with a more specific profile. For example, want the first group to show installed browsers? Add all the shortcuts you need, then place them in the correct position with the arrows on the right side of the interface.
The last step is to restart the Explorer.exe process, and a click on the indicated button is enough. On the other hand, if you're not convinced of the settings, Win-X Menu will revert when you click Restore Defaults. Technically, the program hasn't received an update in more than two years, but it still works very well on recent versions of Windows 10. Don't hesitate to get a copy and try it.
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