From 434a663caac49d583dfae37414478be33c221807 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Paolo Matarazzo <74918781+paolomatarazzo@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:31:50 -0400
Subject: [PATCH] Refactor code for improved performance

---
 windows/configuration/start/configure.md      | 95 +++++++++----------
 ...-of-recently-opened-documents-on-exit-u.md | 15 +++
 ...he-recent-programs-list-for-new-users-u.md | 15 +++
 ...lear-tile-notifications-during-log-on-u.md | 15 +++
 ...able-context-menus-in-the-start-menu-um.md | 15 +++
 .../disable-editing-quick-settings-m.md       | 15 +++
 ...history-of-recently-opened-documents-um.md | 15 +++
 ...method-when-resolving-shell-shortcuts-u.md | 15 +++
 ...method-when-resolving-shell-shortcuts-u.md | 15 +++
 ...either-full-screen-size-or-menu-size-um.md | 15 +++
 ...s-to-taskbar-and-start-menu-settings-um.md | 15 +++
 ...s-from-customizing-their-start-screen-u.md | 15 +++
 ...uninstalling-applications-from-start-um.md | 15 +++
 ...ll-programs-list-from-the-start-menu-um.md | 15 +++
 ...restart-sleep-and-hibernate-commands-um.md | 15 +++
 ...common-program-groups-from-start-menu-u.md | 15 +++
 .../remove-logoff-on-the-start-menu-u.md      | 15 +++
 ...ecommended-section-in-the-start-menu-um.md | 15 +++
 ...-recently-added-list-from-start-menu-um.md | 15 +++
 ...-recommended-section-from-start-menu-um.md | 15 +++
 ...-hide-most-used-list-from-start-menu-um.md | 15 +++
 ...un-as-different-user-command-on-start-u.md | 15 +++
 .../start/includes/start-layout-um.md         | 15 +++
 23 files changed, 377 insertions(+), 48 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 windows/configuration/start/includes/clear-history-of-recently-opened-documents-on-exit-u.md
 create mode 100644 windows/configuration/start/includes/clear-the-recent-programs-list-for-new-users-u.md
 create mode 100644 windows/configuration/start/includes/clear-tile-notifications-during-log-on-u.md
 create mode 100644 windows/configuration/start/includes/disable-context-menus-in-the-start-menu-um.md
 create mode 100644 windows/configuration/start/includes/disable-editing-quick-settings-m.md
 create mode 100644 windows/configuration/start/includes/do-not-keep-history-of-recently-opened-documents-um.md
 create mode 100644 windows/configuration/start/includes/do-not-use-the-search-based-method-when-resolving-shell-shortcuts-u.md
 create mode 100644 windows/configuration/start/includes/do-not-use-the-tracking-based-method-when-resolving-shell-shortcuts-u.md
 create mode 100644 windows/configuration/start/includes/force-start-to-be-either-full-screen-size-or-menu-size-um.md
 create mode 100644 windows/configuration/start/includes/prevent-changes-to-taskbar-and-start-menu-settings-um.md
 create mode 100644 windows/configuration/start/includes/prevent-users-from-customizing-their-start-screen-u.md
 create mode 100644 windows/configuration/start/includes/prevent-users-from-uninstalling-applications-from-start-um.md
 create mode 100644 windows/configuration/start/includes/remove-all-programs-list-from-the-start-menu-um.md
 create mode 100644 windows/configuration/start/includes/remove-and-prevent-access-to-the-shut-down-restart-sleep-and-hibernate-commands-um.md
 create mode 100644 windows/configuration/start/includes/remove-common-program-groups-from-start-menu-u.md
 create mode 100644 windows/configuration/start/includes/remove-logoff-on-the-start-menu-u.md
 create mode 100644 windows/configuration/start/includes/remove-personalized-website-recommendations-from-the-recommended-section-in-the-start-menu-um.md
 create mode 100644 windows/configuration/start/includes/remove-recently-added-list-from-start-menu-um.md
 create mode 100644 windows/configuration/start/includes/remove-recommended-section-from-start-menu-um.md
 create mode 100644 windows/configuration/start/includes/show-or-hide-most-used-list-from-start-menu-um.md
 create mode 100644 windows/configuration/start/includes/show-run-as-different-user-command-on-start-u.md
 create mode 100644 windows/configuration/start/includes/start-layout-um.md

diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/configure.md b/windows/configuration/start/configure.md
index acda223fa7..b270864280 100644
--- a/windows/configuration/start/configure.md
+++ b/windows/configuration/start/configure.md
@@ -65,16 +65,60 @@ The following table lists the policies that control the Start menu layout. Selec
 |[ShowOrHideMostUsedApps](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#showorhidemostusedapps)|✅||
 |[StartLayout](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#startlayout)|✅||
 
-
-
 #### [:::image type="icon" source="../images/icons/user.svg"::: **User options**](#tab/user)
 
+[HideChangeAccountSettings](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidechangeaccountsettings)
+[HideLock](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidelock)
+[HideSignOut](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidesignout)
+[HideSwitchAccount](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hideswitchaccount)
+[HideUserTile](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hideusertile)
+
 #### [:::image type="icon" source="../images/icons/folder.svg"::: **Pinned folders**](#tab/folders)
 
+[AllowPinnedFolderDocuments](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfolderdocuments)
+[AllowPinnedFolderDownloads](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfolderdownloads)
+[AllowPinnedFolderFileExplorer](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfolderfileexplorer)
+[AllowPinnedFolderHomeGroup](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfolderhomegroup)
+[AllowPinnedFolderMusic](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfoldermusic)
+[AllowPinnedFolderNetwork](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfoldernetwork)
+[AllowPinnedFolderPersonalFolder](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfolderpersonalfolder)
+[AllowPinnedFolderPictures](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfolderpictures)
+[AllowPinnedFolderSettings](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfoldersettings)
+[AllowPinnedFolderVideos](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfoldervideos)
+
 #### [:::image type="icon" source="../images/icons/power.svg"::: **Power options**](#tab/power)
 
+[HideHibernate](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidehibernate)
+[HidePowerButton](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidepowerbutton)
+[HideRestart](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderestart)
+[HideShutDown](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hideshutdown)
+[HideSleep](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidesleep)
+
 ---
 
+[!INCLUDE [clear-history-of-recently-opened-documents-on-exit-u](includes/clear-history-of-recently-opened-documents-on-exit-u.md)]
+[!INCLUDE [clear-the-recent-programs-list-for-new-users-u](includes/clear-the-recent-programs-list-for-new-users-u.md)]
+[!INCLUDE [clear-tile-notifications-during-log-on-u](includes/clear-tile-notifications-during-log-on-u.md)]
+[!INCLUDE [disable-context-menus-in-the-start-menu-um](includes/disable-context-menus-in-the-start-menu-um.md)]
+[!INCLUDE [disable-editing-quick-settings-m](includes/disable-editing-quick-settings-m.md)]
+[!INCLUDE [do-not-keep-history-of-recently-opened-documents-um](includes/do-not-keep-history-of-recently-opened-documents-um.md)]
+[!INCLUDE [do-not-use-the-search-based-method-when-resolving-shell-shortcuts-u](includes/do-not-use-the-search-based-method-when-resolving-shell-shortcuts-u.md)]
+[!INCLUDE [do-not-use-the-tracking-based-method-when-resolving-shell-shortcuts-u](includes/do-not-use-the-tracking-based-method-when-resolving-shell-shortcuts-u.md)]
+[!INCLUDE [force-start-to-be-either-full-screen-size-or-menu-size-um](includes/force-start-to-be-either-full-screen-size-or-menu-size-um.md)]
+[!INCLUDE [prevent-changes-to-taskbar-and-start-menu-settings-um](includes/prevent-changes-to-taskbar-and-start-menu-settings-um.md)]
+[!INCLUDE [prevent-users-from-customizing-their-start-screen-u](includes/prevent-users-from-customizing-their-start-screen-u.md)]
+[!INCLUDE [prevent-users-from-uninstalling-applications-from-start-um](includes/prevent-users-from-uninstalling-applications-from-start-um.md)]
+[!INCLUDE [remove-recently-added-list-from-start-menu-um](includes/remove-recently-added-list-from-start-menu-um.md)]
+[!INCLUDE [remove-all-programs-list-from-the-start-menu-um](includes/remove-all-programs-list-from-the-start-menu-um.md)]
+[!INCLUDE [remove-and-prevent-access-to-the-shut-down-restart-sleep-and-hibernate-commands-um](includes/remove-and-prevent-access-to-the-shut-down-restart-sleep-and-hibernate-commands-um.md)]
+[!INCLUDE [remove-common-program-groups-from-start-menu-u](includes/remove-common-program-groups-from-start-menu-u.md)]
+[!INCLUDE [remove-logoff-on-the-start-menu-u](includes/remove-logoff-on-the-start-menu-u.md)]
+[!INCLUDE [remove-personalized-website-recommendations-from-the-recommended-section-in-the-start-menu-um](includes/remove-personalized-website-recommendations-from-the-recommended-section-in-the-start-menu-um.md)]
+[!INCLUDE [remove-recommended-section-from-start-menu-um](includes/remove-recommended-section-from-start-menu-um.md)]
+[!INCLUDE [show-run-as-different-user-command-on-start-u](includes/show-run-as-different-user-command-on-start-u.md)]
+[!INCLUDE [show-or-hide-most-used-list-from-start-menu-um](includes/show-or-hide-most-used-list-from-start-menu-um.md)]
+[!INCLUDE [start-layout-um](includes/start-layout-um.md)]
+
 ## Next steps
 
 > [!div class="nextstepaction"]
@@ -90,50 +134,6 @@ The following table lists the policies that control the Start menu layout. Selec
 
 <!--
 
-## Start
-
-[ConfigureStartPins](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#configurestartpins)
-[DisableContextMenus](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#disablecontextmenus)
-[ForceStartSize](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#forcestartsize)
-[HideAppList](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hideapplist)
-[HideFrequentlyUsedApps](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidefrequentlyusedapps)
-[HideRecentJumplists](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentjumplists)
-[HideRecentlyAddedApps](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentlyaddedapps)
-[HideRecommendedPersonalizedSites](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecommendedpersonalizedsites)
-[HideRecommendedSection](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecommendedsection)
-[ImportEdgeAssets](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#importedgeassets)
-[ShowOrHideMostUsedApps](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#showorhidemostusedapps)
-[StartLayout](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#startlayout)
-
-### Pinned folders
-
-[AllowPinnedFolderDocuments](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfolderdocuments)
-[AllowPinnedFolderDownloads](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfolderdownloads)
-[AllowPinnedFolderFileExplorer](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfolderfileexplorer)
-[AllowPinnedFolderHomeGroup](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfolderhomegroup)
-[AllowPinnedFolderMusic](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfoldermusic)
-[AllowPinnedFolderNetwork](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfoldernetwork)
-[AllowPinnedFolderPersonalFolder](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfolderpersonalfolder)
-[AllowPinnedFolderPictures](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfolderpictures)
-[AllowPinnedFolderSettings](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfoldersettings)
-[AllowPinnedFolderVideos](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#allowpinnedfoldervideos)
-
-### User
-
-[HideChangeAccountSettings](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidechangeaccountsettings)
-[HideLock](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidelock)
-[HideSignOut](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidesignout)
-[HideSwitchAccount](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hideswitchaccount)
-[HideUserTile](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hideusertile)
-
-### Power
-
-[HideHibernate](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidehibernate)
-[HidePowerButton](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidepowerbutton)
-[HideRestart](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderestart)
-[HideShutDown](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hideshutdown)
-[HideSleep](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidesleep)
-
 ## Taskbar
 
 [DisableControlCenter](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#disablecontrolcenter)
@@ -143,8 +143,6 @@ The following table lists the policies that control the Start menu layout. Selec
 [NoPinningToTaskbar](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#nopinningtotaskbar)
 [SimplifyQuickSettings](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#simplifyquicksettings)
 
-
-
 ###
 
 
@@ -192,3 +190,4 @@ For information on customizing the Start menu layout using policy, see [Customiz
 :::image type="content" source="images/windows-11.png" alt-text="Screenshot of the Windows 11 Start menu." border="false":::
 
 :::image type="content" source="images/windows-11-no-recommended.png" alt-text="Screenshot of the Windows 11 Start menu without recommendations." border="false":::
+
diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/includes/clear-history-of-recently-opened-documents-on-exit-u.md b/windows/configuration/start/includes/clear-history-of-recently-opened-documents-on-exit-u.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..6e94c1999f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/windows/configuration/start/includes/clear-history-of-recently-opened-documents-on-exit-u.md
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+---
+author: paolomatarazzo
+ms.author: paoloma
+ms.date: 03/18/2024
+ms.topic: include
+---
+
+### Clear history of recently opened documents on exit
+
+Clear history of recently opened documents on exit. If you enable this setting, the system deletes shortcuts to recently used document files when the user logs off. As a result, the Recent Items menu on the Start menu is always empty when the user logs on. In addition, recently and frequently used items in the Jump Lists off of programs in the Start Menu and Taskbar will be cleared when the user logs off. If you disable or do not configure this setting, the system retains document shortcuts, and when a user logs on, the Recent Items menu and the Jump Lists appear just as it did when the user logged off. Note: The system saves document shortcuts in the user profile in the System-drive\Users\User-name\Recent folder. Also, see the "Remove Recent Items menu from Start Menu" and "Do not keep history of recently opened documents" policies in this folder. The system only uses this setting when neither of these related settings are selected. This setting does not clear the list of recent files that Windows programs display at the bottom of the File menu. See the "Do not keep history of recently opened documents" setting. This policy setting also does not hide document shortcuts displayed in the Open dialog box. See the "Hide the dropdown list of recent files" setting. This policy also does not clear items that the user may have pinned to the Jump Lists, or Tasks that the application has provided for their menu. See the "Do not allow pinning items in Jump Lists" setting.
+
+|  | Path |
+|--|--|
+| **CSP** | ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/[Setting]() |
+| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/includes/clear-the-recent-programs-list-for-new-users-u.md b/windows/configuration/start/includes/clear-the-recent-programs-list-for-new-users-u.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..9c805c171c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/windows/configuration/start/includes/clear-the-recent-programs-list-for-new-users-u.md
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+---
+author: paolomatarazzo
+ms.author: paoloma
+ms.date: 03/18/2024
+ms.topic: include
+---
+
+### Clear the recent programs list for new users
+
+If you enable this policy setting, the recent programs list in the start menu will be blank for each new user. If you disable or do not configure this policy, the start menu recent programs list will be pre-populated with programs for each new user.
+
+|  | Path |
+|--|--|
+| **CSP** | ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/[Setting]() |
+| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/includes/clear-tile-notifications-during-log-on-u.md b/windows/configuration/start/includes/clear-tile-notifications-during-log-on-u.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..3835857e8d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/windows/configuration/start/includes/clear-tile-notifications-during-log-on-u.md
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+---
+author: paolomatarazzo
+ms.author: paoloma
+ms.date: 03/18/2024
+ms.topic: include
+---
+
+### Clear tile notifications during log on
+
+If you enable this setting, the system deletes tile notifications when the user logs on. As a result, the Tiles in the start view will always show their default content when the user logs on. In addition, any cached versions of these notifications will be cleared when the user logs on. If you disable or do not configure this setting, the system retains notifications, and when a user logs on, the tiles appear just as they did when the user logged off, including the history of previous notifications for each tile. This setting does not prevent new notifications from appearing. See the "Turn off Application Notifications" setting to prevent new notifications.
+
+|  | Path |
+|--|--|
+| **CSP** | ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/[Setting]() |
+| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/includes/disable-context-menus-in-the-start-menu-um.md b/windows/configuration/start/includes/disable-context-menus-in-the-start-menu-um.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..ca68e6cef3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/windows/configuration/start/includes/disable-context-menus-in-the-start-menu-um.md
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+---
+author: paolomatarazzo
+ms.author: paoloma
+ms.date: 03/18/2024
+ms.topic: include
+---
+
+### Disable context menus in the Start Menu
+
+This policy allows you to prevent users from being able to open context menus in the Start Menu. If you enable this policy, then invocations of context menus within the Start Menu will be ignored.
+
+|  | Path |
+|--|--|
+| **CSP** | ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/[Setting]() |
+| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br><br> **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/includes/disable-editing-quick-settings-m.md b/windows/configuration/start/includes/disable-editing-quick-settings-m.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..9272643211
--- /dev/null
+++ b/windows/configuration/start/includes/disable-editing-quick-settings-m.md
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+---
+author: paolomatarazzo
+ms.author: paoloma
+ms.date: 03/18/2024
+ms.topic: include
+---
+
+### Disable Editing Quick Settings
+
+If you enable this policy, the user will be unable to modify Quick Settings. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the user will be able to edit Quick Settings, such as pinning or unpinning buttons.
+
+|  | Path |
+|--|--|
+| **CSP** | ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/[Setting]() |
+| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/includes/do-not-keep-history-of-recently-opened-documents-um.md b/windows/configuration/start/includes/do-not-keep-history-of-recently-opened-documents-um.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..82e446df4a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/windows/configuration/start/includes/do-not-keep-history-of-recently-opened-documents-um.md
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+---
+author: paolomatarazzo
+ms.author: paoloma
+ms.date: 03/18/2024
+ms.topic: include
+---
+
+### Do not keep history of recently opened documents
+
+Prevents the operating system and installed programs from creating and displaying shortcuts to recently opened documents. If you enable this setting, the system and Windows programs do not create shortcuts to documents opened while the setting is in effect. Also, they retain but do not display existing document shortcuts. The system empties the Recent Items menu on the Start menu, and Windows programs do not display shortcuts at the bottom of the File menu. In addition, the Jump Lists off of programs in the Start Menu and Taskbar do not show lists of recently or frequently used files, folders, or websites. If you disable or do not configure this setting, the system will store and display shortcuts to recently and frequently used files, folders, and websites. Note: The system saves document shortcuts in the user profile in the System-drive\Users\User-name\Recent folder. Also, see the "Remove Recent Items menu from Start Menu" and "Clear history of recently opened documents on exit" policies in this folder. If you enable this setting but do not enable the "Remove Recent Items menu from Start Menu" setting, the Recent Items menu appears on the Start menu, but it is empty. If you enable this setting, but then later disable it or set it to Not Configured, the document shortcuts saved before the setting was enabled reappear in the Recent Items menu and program File menus, and Jump Lists. This setting does not hide or prevent the user from pinning files, folders, or websites to the Jump Lists. See the "Do not allow pinning items in Jump Lists" setting. This policy also does not hide Tasks that the application has provided for their Jump List. This setting does not hide document shortcuts displayed in the Open dialog box. See the "Hide the dropdown list of recent files" setting. Note: It is a requirement for third-party applications with Windows 2000 or later certification to adhere to this setting.
+
+|  | Path |
+|--|--|
+| **CSP** | ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/[Setting]() |
+| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br><br> **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/includes/do-not-use-the-search-based-method-when-resolving-shell-shortcuts-u.md b/windows/configuration/start/includes/do-not-use-the-search-based-method-when-resolving-shell-shortcuts-u.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..d94d8d53d5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/windows/configuration/start/includes/do-not-use-the-search-based-method-when-resolving-shell-shortcuts-u.md
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+---
+author: paolomatarazzo
+ms.author: paoloma
+ms.date: 03/18/2024
+ms.topic: include
+---
+
+### Do not use the search-based method when resolving shell shortcuts
+
+This policy setting prevents the system from conducting a comprehensive search of the target drive to resolve a shortcut. If you enable this policy setting, the system does not conduct the final drive search. It just displays a message explaining that the file is not found. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, by default, when the system cannot find the target file for a shortcut (.lnk), it searches all paths associated with the shortcut. If the target file is located on an NTFS partition, the system then uses the target's file ID to find a path. If the resulting path is not correct, it conducts a comprehensive search of the target drive in an attempt to find the file. Note: This policy setting only applies to target files on NTFS partitions. FAT partitions do not have this ID tracking and search capability. Also, see the "Do not track Shell shortcuts during roaming" and the "Do not use the tracking-based method when resolving shell shortcuts" policy settings.
+
+|  | Path |
+|--|--|
+| **CSP** | ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/[Setting]() |
+| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/includes/do-not-use-the-tracking-based-method-when-resolving-shell-shortcuts-u.md b/windows/configuration/start/includes/do-not-use-the-tracking-based-method-when-resolving-shell-shortcuts-u.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..e1fb4f5a42
--- /dev/null
+++ b/windows/configuration/start/includes/do-not-use-the-tracking-based-method-when-resolving-shell-shortcuts-u.md
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+---
+author: paolomatarazzo
+ms.author: paoloma
+ms.date: 03/18/2024
+ms.topic: include
+---
+
+### Do not use the tracking-based method when resolving shell shortcuts
+
+This policy setting prevents the system from using NTFS tracking features to resolve a shortcut. If you enable this policy setting, the system does not try to locate the file by using its file ID. It skips this step and begins a comprehensive search of the drive specified in the target path. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, by default, when the system cannot find the target file for a shortcut (.lnk), it searches all paths associated with the shortcut. If the target file is located on an NTFS partition, the system then uses the target's file ID to find a path. If the resulting path is not correct, it conducts a comprehensive search of the target drive in an attempt to find the file. Note: This policy setting only applies to target files on NTFS partitions. FAT partitions do not have this ID tracking and search capability. Also, see the "Do not track Shell shortcuts during roaming" and the "Do not use the search-based method when resolving shell shortcuts" policy settings.
+
+|  | Path |
+|--|--|
+| **CSP** | ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/[Setting]() |
+| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/includes/force-start-to-be-either-full-screen-size-or-menu-size-um.md b/windows/configuration/start/includes/force-start-to-be-either-full-screen-size-or-menu-size-um.md
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+---
+author: paolomatarazzo
+ms.author: paoloma
+ms.date: 03/18/2024
+ms.topic: include
+---
+
+### Force Start to be either full screen size or menu size
+
+If you enable this policy and set it to Start menu or full screen Start, Start will be that size and users will be unable to change the size of Start in Settings. If you disable or don�t configure this policy setting, Windows will automatically select the size based on hardware form factor and users will be able to change the size of Start in Settings.
+
+|  | Path |
+|--|--|
+| **CSP** | ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/[Setting]() |
+| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br><br> **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/includes/prevent-changes-to-taskbar-and-start-menu-settings-um.md b/windows/configuration/start/includes/prevent-changes-to-taskbar-and-start-menu-settings-um.md
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+---
+author: paolomatarazzo
+ms.author: paoloma
+ms.date: 03/18/2024
+ms.topic: include
+---
+
+### Prevent changes to Taskbar and Start Menu Settings
+
+This policy setting allows you to prevent changes to Taskbar and Start Menu Settings. If you enable this policy setting, The user will be prevented from opening the Taskbar Properties dialog box. If the user right-clicks the taskbar and then clicks Properties, a message appears explaining that a setting prevents the action. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the Taskbar and Start Menu items are available from Settings on the Start menu.
+
+|  | Path |
+|--|--|
+| **CSP** | ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/[Setting]() |
+| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br><br> **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/includes/prevent-users-from-customizing-their-start-screen-u.md b/windows/configuration/start/includes/prevent-users-from-customizing-their-start-screen-u.md
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+---
+author: paolomatarazzo
+ms.author: paoloma
+ms.date: 03/18/2024
+ms.topic: include
+---
+
+### Prevent users from customizing their Start Screen
+
+This policy setting allows you to prevent users from changing their Start screen layout. If you enable this setting, you will prevent a user from selecting an app, resizing a tile, pinning/unpinning a tile or a secondary tile, entering the customize mode and rearranging tiles within Start and Apps. If you disable or do not configure this setting, you will allow a user to select an app, resize a tile, pin/unpin a tile or a secondary tile, enter the customize mode and rearrange tiles within Start and Apps.
+
+|  | Path |
+|--|--|
+| **CSP** | ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/[Setting]() |
+| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/includes/prevent-users-from-uninstalling-applications-from-start-um.md b/windows/configuration/start/includes/prevent-users-from-uninstalling-applications-from-start-um.md
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+---
+author: paolomatarazzo
+ms.author: paoloma
+ms.date: 03/18/2024
+ms.topic: include
+---
+
+### Prevent users from uninstalling applications from Start
+
+If you enable this setting, users cannot uninstall apps from Start. If you disable this setting or do not configure it, users can access the uninstall command from Start
+
+|  | Path |
+|--|--|
+| **CSP** | ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/[Setting]() |
+| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br><br> **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/includes/remove-all-programs-list-from-the-start-menu-um.md b/windows/configuration/start/includes/remove-all-programs-list-from-the-start-menu-um.md
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+---
+author: paolomatarazzo
+ms.author: paoloma
+ms.date: 03/18/2024
+ms.topic: include
+---
+
+### Remove All Programs list from the Start menu
+
+If you enable this setting, the Start Menu will either collapse or remove the all apps list from the Start menu. Selecting "Collapse" will not display the app list next to the pinned tiles in Start. An "All apps" button will be displayed on Start to open the all apps list. This is equivalent to setting the "Show app list in Start" in Settings to Off. Selecting "Collapse and disable setting" will do the same as the collapse option and disable the "Show app list in Start menu" in Settings, so users cannot turn it to On. Selecting "Remove and disable setting" will remove the all apps list from Start and disable the "Show app list in Start menu" in Settings, so users cannot turn it to On. Select this option for compatibility with earlier versions of Windows. If you disable or do not configure this setting, the all apps list will be visible by default, and the user can change "Show app list in Start" in Settings.
+
+|  | Path |
+|--|--|
+| **CSP** | ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/[Setting]() |
+| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br><br> **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/includes/remove-and-prevent-access-to-the-shut-down-restart-sleep-and-hibernate-commands-um.md b/windows/configuration/start/includes/remove-and-prevent-access-to-the-shut-down-restart-sleep-and-hibernate-commands-um.md
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+---
+author: paolomatarazzo
+ms.author: paoloma
+ms.date: 03/18/2024
+ms.topic: include
+---
+
+### Remove and prevent access to the Shut Down, Restart, Sleep, and Hibernate commands
+
+This policy setting prevents users from performing the following commands from the Windows security screen, the logon screen, and the Start menu: Shut Down, Restart, Sleep, and Hibernate. This policy setting does not prevent users from running Windows-based programs that perform these functions. If you enable this policy setting, the shutdown, restart, sleep, and hibernate commands are removed from the Start menu. The Power button is also removed from the Windows Security screen, which appears when you press CTRL+ALT+DELETE, and from the logon screen. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the Power button and the Shut Down, Restart, Sleep, and Hibernate commands are available on the Start menu. The Power button on the Windows Security and logon screens is also available.
+
+|  | Path |
+|--|--|
+| **CSP** | ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/[Setting]() |
+| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br><br> **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/includes/remove-common-program-groups-from-start-menu-u.md b/windows/configuration/start/includes/remove-common-program-groups-from-start-menu-u.md
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+---
+author: paolomatarazzo
+ms.author: paoloma
+ms.date: 03/18/2024
+ms.topic: include
+---
+
+### Remove common program groups from Start Menu
+
+Removes items in the All Users profile from the Programs menu on the Start menu. By default, the Programs menu contains items from the All Users profile and items from the user's profile. If you enable this setting, only items in the user's profile appear in the Programs menu. Tip: To see the Program menu items in the All Users profile, on the system drive, go to ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs.
+
+|  | Path |
+|--|--|
+| **CSP** | ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/[Setting]() |
+| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/includes/remove-logoff-on-the-start-menu-u.md b/windows/configuration/start/includes/remove-logoff-on-the-start-menu-u.md
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+---
+author: paolomatarazzo
+ms.author: paoloma
+ms.date: 03/18/2024
+ms.topic: include
+---
+
+### Remove Logoff on the Start Menu
+
+This policy setting allows you to removes the "Log Off <username>" item from the Start menu and prevents users from restoring it. If you enable this policy setting, the Log Off <username> item does not appear in the Start menu. This policy setting also removes the Display Logoff item from Start Menu Options. As a result, users cannot restore the Log Off <username> item to the Start Menu. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users can use the Display Logoff item to add and remove the Log Off item. This policy setting affects the Start menu only. It does not affect the Log Off item on the Windows Security dialog box that appears when you press Ctrl+Alt+Del, and it does not prevent users from using other methods to log off. Tip: To add or remove the Log Off item on a computer, click Start, click Settings, click Taskbar and Start Menu, click the Start Menu Options tab and, in the Start Menu Settings box, click Display Logoff. See also: "Remove Logoff" policy setting in User Configuration\Administrative Templates\System\Logon/Logoff.
+
+|  | Path |
+|--|--|
+| **CSP** | ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/[Setting]() |
+| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/includes/remove-personalized-website-recommendations-from-the-recommended-section-in-the-start-menu-um.md b/windows/configuration/start/includes/remove-personalized-website-recommendations-from-the-recommended-section-in-the-start-menu-um.md
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+---
+author: paolomatarazzo
+ms.author: paoloma
+ms.date: 03/18/2024
+ms.topic: include
+---
+
+### Remove Personalized Website Recommendations from the Recommended section in the Start Menu
+
+Remove Personalized Website Recommendations from the Recommended section in the Start Menu
+
+|  | Path |
+|--|--|
+| **CSP** | ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/[Setting]() |
+| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br><br> **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/includes/remove-recently-added-list-from-start-menu-um.md b/windows/configuration/start/includes/remove-recently-added-list-from-start-menu-um.md
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+---
+author: paolomatarazzo
+ms.author: paoloma
+ms.date: 03/18/2024
+ms.topic: include
+---
+
+### Remove "Recently added" list from Start Menu
+
+This policy allows you to prevent the Start Menu from displaying a list of recently installed applications. If you enable this policy, the Start Menu will no longer display the "Recently added" list. The corresponding setting will also be disabled in Settings.
+
+|  | Path |
+|--|--|
+| **CSP** | ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/[Setting]() |
+| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br><br> **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/includes/remove-recommended-section-from-start-menu-um.md b/windows/configuration/start/includes/remove-recommended-section-from-start-menu-um.md
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+---
+author: paolomatarazzo
+ms.author: paoloma
+ms.date: 03/18/2024
+ms.topic: include
+---
+
+### Remove Recommended section from Start Menu
+
+This policy allows you to prevent the Start Menu from displaying a list of recommended applications and files. If you enable this policy setting, the Start Menu will no longer show the section containing a list of recommended files and apps.
+
+|  | Path |
+|--|--|
+| **CSP** | ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/[Setting]() |
+| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br><br> **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/includes/show-or-hide-most-used-list-from-start-menu-um.md b/windows/configuration/start/includes/show-or-hide-most-used-list-from-start-menu-um.md
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+---
+author: paolomatarazzo
+ms.author: paoloma
+ms.date: 03/18/2024
+ms.topic: include
+---
+
+### Show or hide "Most used" list from Start menu
+
+If you enable this policy setting, you can configure Start menu to show or hide the list of user's most used apps, regardless of user settings. Selecting "Show" will force the "Most used" list to be shown, and user cannot change to hide it using the Settings app. Selecting "Hide" will force the "Most used" list to be hidden, and user cannot change to show it using the Settings app. Selecting "Not Configured", or if you disable or do not configure this policy setting, all will allow users to turn on or off the display of "Most used" list using the Settings app. This is default behavior. Note: configuring this policy to "Show" or "Hide" on supported versions of Windows 10 will supercede any policy setting of "Remove frequent programs list from the Start Menu" (which manages same part of Start menu but with fewer options).
+
+|  | Path |
+|--|--|
+| **CSP** | ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/[Setting]() |
+| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br><br> **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
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diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/includes/show-run-as-different-user-command-on-start-u.md b/windows/configuration/start/includes/show-run-as-different-user-command-on-start-u.md
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+---
+author: paolomatarazzo
+ms.author: paoloma
+ms.date: 03/18/2024
+ms.topic: include
+---
+
+### Show "Run as different user" command on Start
+
+This policy setting shows or hides the "Run as different user" command on the Start application bar. If you enable this setting, users can access the "Run as different user" command from Start for applications which support this functionality. If you disable this setting or do not configure it, users cannot access the "Run as different user" command from Start for any applications. Note: This setting does not prevent users from using other methods, such as the shift right-click menu on application's jumplists in the taskbar to issue the "Run as different user" command.
+
+|  | Path |
+|--|--|
+| **CSP** | ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/[Setting]() |
+| **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/includes/start-layout-um.md b/windows/configuration/start/includes/start-layout-um.md
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+---
+author: paolomatarazzo
+ms.author: paoloma
+ms.date: 03/18/2024
+ms.topic: include
+---
+
+### Start Layout
+
+Specifies the Start layout for users. This setting lets you specify the Start layout for users and prevents them from changing its configuration. The Start layout you specify must be stored in an XML file that was generated by the Export-StartLayout PowerShell cmdlet. To use this setting, you must first manually configure a device's Start layout to the desired look and feel. Once you are done, run the Export-StartLayout PowerShell cmdlet on that same device. The cmdlet will generate an XML file representing the layout you configured. Once the XML file is generated and moved to the desired file path, type the fully qualified path and name of the XML file. You can type a local path, such as C:\StartLayouts\myLayout.xml or a UNC path, such as \\Server\Share\Layout.xml. If the specified file is not available when the user logs on, the layout won't be changed. Users cannot customize their Start screen while this setting is enabled. If you disable this setting or do not configure it, the Start screen layout won't be changed and users will be able to customize it.
+
+|  | Path |
+|--|--|
+| **CSP** | ./Device/Vendor/MSFT/[Setting]() |
+| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br><br> **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |