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The category mode tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about enabling and configuring new Start menu layouts in Windows 11. Content focuses on forcing hidden or experimental Start menu designs, including category-based layouts that organize apps and shortcuts. Users share methods to activate these layouts via registry edits, group policy, or third-party tools. The tag is relevant for Windows 11 enthusiasts and power users seeking to customize their Start menu experience beyond default settings. Recurring themes include registry tweaks, feature flags, and UI personalization.
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    How to Force Enable the New Windows 11 Start Menu Layouts: Ultimate Guide

    The Definitive Guide: How to Force Enable the New Start Menu in Windows 11 Windows 11’s Start menu has never strayed far from the spotlight—sometimes for its charm, often for the storms stirred up in the user community. As the centerpiece of desktop navigation, every tweak ignites passionate...
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