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System items in Windows refer to built-in apps and shortcuts that appear in the Start Menu, such as Connect, Cortana, and Microsoft Edge. Users often find these items persistent and difficult to remove or reorganize because they are not stored in standard Start Menu folders. Discussions on WindowsForum.com focus on methods to hide, move, or delete these system items, including editing registry keys, using Group Policy, or third-party tools. Troubleshooting tips cover how to handle items that reappear after updates or that ignore folder changes. The tag helps users seeking to customize their Start Menu by managing these hardwired entries.
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    Windows 10 Removing System Items From Start Menu

    One thing that really annoys me is a bunch of items in the Windows Start Menu that I don't use or don't work. I tend to throw such items in a "General" folder and forget about them. However, some systemapps have entries in the start menu that seem to be hardwired - Connect Cortana Microsoft...
    • davefaz
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    • configuration cortana customization desktop entry management folders microsoft edge miracast navigation settings start menu system items task management update user experience user interface windows 10 windows apps
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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