diff --git a/windows/configuration/assigned-access/configuration-file.md b/windows/configuration/assigned-access/configuration-file.md index 5a96fcc4a4..9821fed1f4 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/assigned-access/configuration-file.md +++ b/windows/configuration/assigned-access/configuration-file.md @@ -232,10 +232,10 @@ Either don't use the node or leave it empty. For a restricted user experience profile (`AllAppList`), you must define the Start layout. The Start layout contains a list of applications that are pinned to the Start menu. You can choose to pin all the allowed applications to the Start menu, or a subset. The easiest way to create a customized Start layout is to configure the Start menu on a test device and then export the layout. -::: zone pivot="windows-10" - To learn how to customize and export a Start menu configuration, see [Customize the Start menu](../start/customize-and-export-start-layout.md). +::: zone pivot="windows-10" + With the exported Start menu configuration, use the `StartLayout` element and add the content of the XML file. For example: ```xml @@ -278,8 +278,6 @@ Example with some apps pinned: ::: zone pivot="windows-11" -To learn how to customize and export a Start menu configuration, see [Customize the Start menu](../start/customize-and-export-start-layout.md). - With the exported Start menu configuration, use the `v5:StartPins` element and add the content of the exported JSON file. For example: ```xml diff --git a/windows/configuration/images/icons/allapps.svg b/windows/configuration/images/icons/allapps.svg new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..dbcdff6268 --- /dev/null +++ b/windows/configuration/images/icons/allapps.svg @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ + + + diff --git a/windows/configuration/index.yml b/windows/configuration/index.yml index c71df35e46..11e6a126ba 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/index.yml +++ b/windows/configuration/index.yml @@ -21,14 +21,18 @@ landingContent: linkLists: - linkListType: how-to-guide links: - - text: Customize the Windows Start menu layout - url: start/customize-and-export-start-layout.md - - text: Customize the Windows taskbar + - text: Configure the Start menu + url: start/configure.md + - text: Customize the Taskbar url: taskbar/index.md - - text: Configure Windows Spotlight on the lock screen + - text: Configure the Lock Screen url: lock-screen/windows-spotlight.md - text: Accessibility information for IT pros url: accessibility/index.md + - linkListType: reference + links: + - text: Start policy settings + url: start/policy-settings.md - title: Configure a Windows kiosk linkLists: diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/configure.md b/windows/configuration/start/configure.md index efc42934a4..12aade724e 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/start/configure.md +++ b/windows/configuration/start/configure.md @@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ ms.collection: - tier1 --- +# Customize and export the Start layout To configure the Start menu, you can use one of the following options: @@ -25,7 +26,7 @@ Use a standard, customized Start layout on devices that are common to multiple u --> -# Customize and export the Start layout + This article describes how to customize the Windows Start menu, export its configuration, and deploy the customization to other devices. The article is intended for IT professionals who manage devices in a business or educational environment.\ If you are looking for OEM information, see the article [Customize the Start layout](/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/customize-the-windows-11-start-menu) diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/images/windows-10-settings.png b/windows/configuration/start/images/windows-10-settings.png index c62e79fc9e..134311cc62 100644 Binary files a/windows/configuration/start/images/windows-10-settings.png and b/windows/configuration/start/images/windows-10-settings.png differ diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/images/windows-11-settings.png b/windows/configuration/start/images/windows-11-settings.png index 283cd83fdc..1953a21c88 100644 Binary files a/windows/configuration/start/images/windows-11-settings.png and b/windows/configuration/start/images/windows-11-settings.png differ diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/includes/hide-most-used-lists.md b/windows/configuration/start/includes/hide-most-used-lists.md index 4266237461..230b404195 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/start/includes/hide-most-used-lists.md +++ b/windows/configuration/start/includes/hide-most-used-lists.md @@ -15,9 +15,9 @@ If you enable this policy setting, you can configure Start menu to show or hide > [!NOTE] > -> This policy setting has the precedence over the *Remove frequent programs list from the Start Menu* policy setting. +> This policy setting has the precedence over the *Hide frequently used apps* policy setting. | | Path | |--|--| | **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[ShowOrHideMostUsedApps](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#showorhidemostusedapps)

`./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[ShowOrHideMostUsedApps](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#showorhidemostusedapps)| -| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**

**User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Show or hide "Most used" list from Start menu** | +| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Show or hide "Most used" list from Start menu**

**User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Show or hide "Most used" list from Start menu** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/includes/do-not-keep-history-of-recently-opened-documents.md b/windows/configuration/start/includes/hide-recent-jumplists.md similarity index 71% rename from windows/configuration/start/includes/do-not-keep-history-of-recently-opened-documents.md rename to windows/configuration/start/includes/hide-recent-jumplists.md index 30ec1ff865..e46292d0e0 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/start/includes/do-not-keep-history-of-recently-opened-documents.md +++ b/windows/configuration/start/includes/hide-recent-jumplists.md @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ms.date: 03/18/2024 ms.topic: include --- -### Don't keep history of recently opened documents +### Hide recent jumplists Prevents the operating system and installed programs from creating and displaying shortcuts to recently opened documents. @@ -20,5 +20,6 @@ If you enable this setting but don't enable the "Remove Recent Items menu from S | | Path | |--|--| -| **CSP** | Not available. | -| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**

**User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Do not keep history of recently opened documents**| +| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRecentJumplists](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentjumplists)

`./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRecentJumplists](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentjumplists) | +| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Do not keep history of recently opened documents**

**User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Do not keep history of recently opened documents**| + diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/includes/hide-recently-added-apps.md b/windows/configuration/start/includes/hide-recently-added-apps.md index 62df219a28..566c1e1575 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/start/includes/hide-recently-added-apps.md +++ b/windows/configuration/start/includes/hide-recently-added-apps.md @@ -13,5 +13,5 @@ If you enable this policy, the Start menu doesn't display the **Recently added** | | Path | |--|--| -| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRecentlyAddedApps](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentlyaddedapps)

`./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRecentlyAddedApps](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentlyaddedapps)` | +| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRecentlyAddedApps](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentlyaddedapps)

`./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRecentlyAddedApps](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentlyaddedapps) | | **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**

**User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Remove "Recently added" list from Start Menu** | diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/includes/prevent-changes-to-taskbar-and-start-menu-settings.md b/windows/configuration/start/includes/prevent-changes-to-taskbar-and-start-menu-settings.md index 70470efa8c..3b6a61749b 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/start/includes/prevent-changes-to-taskbar-and-start-menu-settings.md +++ b/windows/configuration/start/includes/prevent-changes-to-taskbar-and-start-menu-settings.md @@ -9,10 +9,10 @@ ms.topic: include With this policy setting you can prevent changes to Taskbar and Start menu settings: -- If you enable this policy setting, users can't open the Taskbar or Start properties dialog box. If a user right-clicks the Taskbar or Start and then selects Properties, a message appears explaining that a setting prevents the action +- If you enable this policy setting, users can't change the Taskbar or Start properties - If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the Taskbar and Start Menu items are available from Settings on the Start menu | | Path | |--|--| | **CSP** | Not available. | -| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**

**User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Prevent changes to Taskbar and Start Menu Settings**| +| **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Prevent changes to Taskbar and Start Menu Settings**|

**User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **Prevent changes to Taskbar and Start Menu Settings**| diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/policy-settings.md b/windows/configuration/start/policy-settings.md index 371d11769d..a797162345 100644 --- a/windows/configuration/start/policy-settings.md +++ b/windows/configuration/start/policy-settings.md @@ -15,10 +15,11 @@ This reference article provides a comprehensive list of policy settings for Star :::column span="2"::: The list of settings is sorted alphabetically and organized in four categories: -1. **Start layout**: settings to control the Start menu layout +1. **Start layout**: settings to control the Start menu layout and its behavior +1. **All apps options**: settings to control the All apps list 1. **User options**: settings to control the options exposed when selecting the user icon 1. **Pinned folders**: settings to control the folders pinned for quick access -1. **Power options**: settings to control the options exposed when selecting the power icon +1. **Power options**: settings to control the options exposed when selecting the power button :::column-end::: :::column span="2"::: @@ -37,7 +38,7 @@ For information about how to configure these settings, see [Configure the Start Select one of the tabs to see the list of available settings: -#### [:::image type="icon" source="../images/icons/start.svg"::: **Start layout**](#tab/start) +#### [:::image type="icon" source="../images/icons/start.svg"::: **Pinned**](#tab/start) The following table lists the policies that control the Start menu layout. Select the policy name for more details. @@ -45,21 +46,43 @@ The following table lists the policies that control the Start menu layout. Selec |Policy name| CSP | GPO | |-|-|-| |[Clear history of recently opened documents on exit](#clear-history-of-recently-opened-documents-on-exit)|❌|✅| -|[Clear the recent programs list for new users](#clear-the-recent-programs-list-for-new-users)|❌|✅| |[Configure Start pins](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#configurestartpins)|✅|❌| |[Disable context menus](#disable-context-menus)|✅|✅| -|[Disable editing quick settings](#disable-editing-quick-settings)|✅|✅| |[Disable search](#disable-search)|✅|✅| -|[Do not keep history of recently opened documents](#do-not-keep-history-of-recently-opened-documents)|❌|✅| -|[Do not use the search-based method when resolving shell shortcuts](#do-not-use-the-search-based-method-when-resolving-shell-shortcuts)|❌|✅| -|[Do not use the tracking-based method when resolving shell shortcuts](#do-not-use-the-tracking-based-method-when-resolving-shell-shortcuts)|❌|✅| -|[Hide **All Programs** list](#hide-all-programs-list)|✅|✅| -|[Hide **Recently Added** apps](#hide-recently-added-apps)|✅|✅| +|[Don't use the search-based method when resolving shell shortcuts](#dont-use-the-search-based-method-when-resolving-shell-shortcuts)|❌|✅| +|[Don't use the tracking-based method when resolving shell shortcuts](#dont-use-the-tracking-based-method-when-resolving-shell-shortcuts)|❌|✅| |[Hide frequently used apps](#hide-frequently-used-apps)|✅|✅| -|[Hide most used lists](#hide-most-used-lists)|✅|✅| -|[Hide recent jumplists](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentjumplists)|✅❌| +|[Prevent changes to Taskbar and Start Menu Settings](#prevent-changes-to-taskbar-and-start-menu-settings)|❌|✅| +|[Prevent users from customizing their Start](#prevent-users-from-customizing-their-start)|❌|✅| +|[Prevent users from uninstalling applications from Start](#prevent-users-from-uninstalling-applications-from-start)|❌|✅| +|[Remove common program groups](#remove-common-program-groups)|❌|✅| +|[Show "Run as different user" command](#show-run-as-different-user-command)|❌|✅| + +### Recommended area + +|Policy name| CSP | GPO | +|-|-|-| +|[Clear history of recently opened documents on exit](#clear-history-of-recently-opened-documents-on-exit)|❌|✅| +|[Hide recently added apps](#hiderecentlyaddedapps)|✅|✅| +|[Hide recent jumplists](#hiderecentjumplists)|✅|✅| |[Hide recommended personalized sites](#hide-recommended-personalized-sites)|✅|✅| |[Hide recommended section](#hide-recommended-section)|✅|✅| + +::: zone-end + +::: zone pivot="windows-10" +|Policy name| CSP | GPO | +|-|-|-| +|[Clear history of recently opened documents on exit](#clear-history-of-recently-opened-documents-on-exit)|❌|✅| +|[Clear tile notifications during log on](#clear-tile-notifications-during-log-on)|❌|✅| +|[Configure Start layout](#configure-start-layout)|✅|✅| +|[Disable context menus](#disable-context-menus)|✅|✅| +|[Don't use the search-based method when resolving shell shortcuts](#dont-use-the-search-based-method-when-resolving-shell-shortcuts)|❌|✅| +|[Don't use the tracking-based method when resolving shell shortcuts](#dont-use-the-tracking-based-method-when-resolving-shell-shortcuts)|❌|✅| +|[Force Start size](#force-start-size)|✅|✅| +|[Hide frequently used apps](#hide-frequently-used-apps)|✅|✅| +|[Hide recently added apps](#hiderecentlyaddedapps)|✅|✅| +|[Import Edge assets](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#importedgeassets)|✅|❌| |[Prevent changes to Taskbar and Start Menu Settings](#prevent-changes-to-taskbar-and-start-menu-settings)|❌|✅| |[Prevent users from customizing their Start](#prevent-users-from-customizing-their-start)|❌|✅| |[Prevent users from uninstalling applications from Start](#prevent-users-from-uninstalling-applications-from-start)|❌|✅| @@ -67,33 +90,7 @@ The following table lists the policies that control the Start menu layout. Selec |[Show "Run as different user" command](#show-run-as-different-user-command)|❌|✅| ::: zone-end -::: zone pivot="windows-10" -|Policy name| CSP | GPO | -|-|-|-| -|[Clear history of recently opened documents on exit](#clear-history-of-recently-opened-documents-on-exit)|❌|✅| -|[Clear the recent programs list for new users](#clear-the-recent-programs-list-for-new-users)|❌|✅| -|[Clear tile notifications during log on](#clear-tile-notifications-during-log-on)|❌|✅| -|[Configure Start layout](#configure-start-layout)|✅|✅| -|[Disable context menus](#disable-context-menus)|✅|✅| -|[Do not keep history of recently opened documents](#do-not-keep-history-of-recently-opened-documents)|❌|✅| -|[Do not use the search-based method when resolving shell shortcuts](#do-not-use-the-search-based-method-when-resolving-shell-shortcuts)|❌|✅| -|[Do not use the tracking-based method when resolving shell shortcuts](#do-not-use-the-tracking-based-method-when-resolving-shell-shortcuts)|❌|✅| -|[Force Start size](#force-start-size)|✅|✅| -|[Hide **All Programs** list](#hide-all-programs)|✅|✅| -|[Hide **Recently Added** apps](#hide-recently-added-apps)|✅|✅| -|[Hide frequently used apps](#hide-frequently-used-apps)|✅|✅| -|[Hide most used lists](#hide-most-used-lists)|✅|✅| -|[Hide recent jumplists](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentjumplists)|✅|| -|[Import Edge assets](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#importedgeassets)|✅|❌| -|[Prevent changes to Taskbar and Start Menu Settings](#prevent-changes-to-taskbar-and-start-menu-settings)|❌|✅| -|[Prevent users from customizing their Start](#prevent-users-from-customizing-their-start)|❌|✅| -|[Prevent users from uninstalling applications from Start](#prevent-users-from-uninstalling-applications-from-start)|❌|✅| -|[Remove common program groups](#remove-common-program-groups)|❌|✅| -|[Show "Run as different user" command on Start](#show-run-as-different-user-command-on-start)|❌|✅| -::: zone-end - [!INCLUDE [clear-history-of-recently-opened-documents-on-exit](includes/clear-history-of-recently-opened-documents-on-exit.md)] -[!INCLUDE [clear-the-recent-programs-list-for-new-users](includes/clear-the-recent-programs-list-for-new-users.md)] ::: zone pivot="windows-10" [!INCLUDE [clear-tile-notifications-during-log-on](includes/clear-tile-notifications-during-log-on.md)] @@ -103,7 +100,6 @@ The following table lists the policies that control the Start menu layout. Selec [!INCLUDE [disable-context-menus](includes/disable-context-menus.md)] ::: zone pivot="windows-11" -[!INCLUDE [disable-editing-quick-settings](includes/disable-editing-quick-settings.md)] [!INCLUDE [disable-search](includes/disable-search.md)] ::: zone-end @@ -115,10 +111,8 @@ The following table lists the policies that control the Start menu layout. Selec [!INCLUDE [force-start-size](includes/force-start-size.md)] ::: zone-end -[!INCLUDE [hide-all-programs-list](includes/hide-all-programs-list.md)] -[!INCLUDE [hide-frequently-used-apps](includes/hide-frequently-used-apps.md)] -[!INCLUDE [hide-most-used-lists](includes/hide-most-used-lists.md)] [!INCLUDE [hide-recently-added-apps](includes/hide-recently-added-apps.md)] +[!INCLUDE [hide-recent-jumplists](includes/hide-recent-jumplists.md)] ::: zone pivot="windows-11" [!INCLUDE [hide-recommended-personalized-sites](includes/hide-recommended-personalized-sites.md)] @@ -131,13 +125,27 @@ The following table lists the policies that control the Start menu layout. Selec [!INCLUDE [remove-common-program-groups](includes/remove-common-program-groups.md)] [!INCLUDE [show-run-as-different-user-command](includes/show-run-as-different-user-command.md)] +#### [:::image type="icon" source="../images/icons/allapps.svg"::: **All apps**](#tab/allapps) + +|Policy name| CSP | GPO | +|-|-|-| +|[Clear the recent programs list for new users](#clear-the-recent-programs-list-for-new-users)|❌|✅| +|[Hide **All Programs** list](#hide-all-programs-list)|✅|✅| +|[Hide frequently used apps](#hide-frequently-used-apps)|✅|✅| +|[Hide most used lists](#hide-most-used-lists)|✅|✅| + +[!INCLUDE [clear-the-recent-programs-list-for-new-users](includes/clear-the-recent-programs-list-for-new-users.md)] +[!INCLUDE [hide-all-programs-list](includes/hide-all-programs-list.md)] +[!INCLUDE [hide-frequently-used-apps](includes/hide-frequently-used-apps.md)] +[!INCLUDE [hide-most-used-lists](includes/hide-most-used-lists.md)] + #### [:::image type="icon" source="../images/icons/user.svg"::: **User options**](#tab/user) |Policy name| CSP | GPO | |-|-|-| |[Hide **Change sccount settings** button](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidechangeaccountsettings)|✅|❌| |[Hide **Lock** button](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidelock)|✅|❌| -|[Hide **Sign out** button](#hide-signout-button)|✅|✅| +|[Hide **Sign out** button](#hide-sign-out-button)|✅|✅| |[Hide **Switch User** button](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hideswitchaccount)|✅|❌| |[Hide user tile](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hideusertile)|✅|❌| @@ -167,20 +175,12 @@ The following table lists the policies that control the Start menu layout. Selec |[Hide **Restart** button](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderestart)|✅|❌| |[Hide **Shutdown** button](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hideshutdown)|✅|❌| |[Hide **Sleep** button](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidesleep)|✅|❌| -|[Remove and prevent access to the shut down restart sleep and hibernate commands](#remove-and-prevent-access-to-the-shut-down-restart-sleep-and-hibernate-commands-um)|❌|✅| +|[Remove and prevent access to the shut down restart sleep and hibernate commands](#remove-and-prevent-access-to-the-shut-down-restart-sleep-and-hibernate-commands)|❌|✅| [!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)] --- -## Next steps - -> [!div class="nextstepaction"] -> Review the . -> -> -> [guide >](guide.md) - [WIN-1]: /windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start @@ -197,4 +197,16 @@ The following table lists the policies that control the Start menu layout. Selec [SimplifyQuickSettings](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#simplifyquicksettings) |[Prevent changes to Taskbar and Start Menu Settings](#prevent-changes-to-taskbar-and-start-menu-settings)|❌|✅| -### +[!INCLUDE [disable-editing-quick-settings](includes/disable-editing-quick-settings.md)] + +::: zone pivot="windows-11" +|Policy name| CSP | GPO | +|-|-|-| +|[Disable editing quick settings](#disable-editing-quick-settings)|✅|✅| +::: zone-end + +::: zone pivot="windows-10" +|Policy name| CSP | GPO | +|-|-|-| + +::: zone-end diff --git a/windows/configuration/start/includes/disable-editing-quick-settings.md b/windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/disable-editing-quick-settings.md similarity index 100% rename from windows/configuration/start/includes/disable-editing-quick-settings.md rename to windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/disable-editing-quick-settings.md