How to Add Start Menu System Folders in Windows 11

If you’re tired of the default layout of the Windows 11 Start Menu, there are plenty of customization options. One of these options is the ability to add system folders to the bottom of the Start Menu beside the power button.

Below, we’ll explain how to add system folders to the bottom of the Windows 11 Start Menu.

To add folders to the Start Menu, you need to access the personalization options in system settings. Here’s how:

Note:You’re also able toremove the Recommended section from the Start Menu. This section, while useful for some users, can be a privacy issue if multiple people use the same PC.

Customize Away

Hopefully, this article has helped you add system folders to your Start Menu. If you’d like to customize the menu further, don’t forget that you can add shortcuts to the Start Menu, too.

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How to Add Start Menu System Folders in Windows 11#

How to Add System Folders to the Windows 11 Start Menu#

Customize Away#

How to Add Start Menu System Folders in Windows 11

How to Add System Folders to the Windows 11 Start Menu

Customize Away