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The tag 'settings vs start' on WindowsForum.com covers the distinction between using the Settings app and the Start menu for managing installed apps in Windows 11. Discussions highlight Microsoft's guidance that users should check installed apps via Settings > Apps > Installed apps, while the Start menu shows frequently used and alphabetically listed apps. This reflects a shift toward a Settings-first approach for software inventory, moving away from older methods like Control Panel. The tag explores how this affects both ordinary users and administrators, noting that Windows still maintains multiple definitions of what constitutes an installed app.
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    Check Installed Apps in Windows 11: Settings First, Start Second

    Microsoft’s current support guidance tells Windows users to check whether an app is installed by opening Start > Settings > Apps > Installed apps, while also noting that apps may appear in the Start menu, with frequently used apps surfaced first and the full list arranged alphabetically. That...
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