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In this WindowsForum thread, the original poster asks about editing start menu tiles in Windows 8.1, specifically why no options appear when clicking on a tile. Responders clarify that tiles are apps, and proper editing options depend on right-clicking and system updates or patches, such as Windows 8.1.1. The original poster notes their system hasn't updated in a month and still can't modify tiles, leading to suggestions to verify if tiles are updated post-patch to enable editing. The overall sentiment indicates that tile editing issues may be due to system updates or unpatched app versions.
wannesdg

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I recently installed a fresh install of windows 8.1. I now want to eddit my start menu tiles.
When I click on a tile i don't get any options to remove etc. (as seen in the screenshot)
Is this a configuration problem or is it necessary to install windows again?

thanks in advance
 

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Yes, my understanding now is the option was added as a patch… possibly the 8.1.1 but just to be clear, you need to right click the tile and then; In 8 you get a bar along the bottom and in 8.1.1 you should have a small Manu.
An image from 'No options in tiles menu'. Windows Start screen showing app tiles with a right-click menu open on one tile.

If that weather app was the old 8 one i.e not up dated after the 8.1.1 patch then that could be why it's not responding… can you try a more recent tile that has been installed after the machine was last patched?
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Thanks for the reply ussnorway.
I understand the system of the tiles. I'ts just that i don't get any options to change them. I can select them with my RMB but that's it.
My system is not updating annymore. I'ts been a month since i installed windows 8.
I am currently logged in into Microsoft store.
I went trought the options but I have no idea what it could be.
 

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Yes, my understanding now is the option was added as a patch… possibly the 8.1.1 but just to be clear, you need to right click the tile and then; In 8 you get a bar along the bottom and in 8.1.1 you should have a small Manu.
An image from 'No options in tiles menu'. Windows Start screen showing app tiles with a right-click menu open on one tile.

If that weather app was the old 8 one i.e not up dated after the 8.1.1 patch then that could be why it's not responding… can you try a more recent tile that has been installed after the machine was last patched?
 

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