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# Configure the Windows Start menu
The Windows Start menu is a pivotal element in the Windows operating system, serving as a central hub for launching applications and managing tasks. For organizations, the ability to configure the Start menu's behavior through policy settings can be highly beneficial, particularly in environments where specific roles or functions necessitate tailored access to applications and tools.
The Windows Start menu is a pivotal element in the Windows operating system, serving as a central hub for launching applications and managing tasks. For organizations, the ability to configure the Start menu's behavior through policy settings can be highly beneficial, particularly in environments where certain roles or functions necessitate tailored access to applications and tools.
For instance, in kiosk settings, organizations can configure the Start menu to limit access to a single application or a specific set of applications, ensuring that the kiosk serves its intended purpose without allowing for unnecessary or potentially disruptive interactions. This is particularly useful in public spaces or in scenarios where devices are intended for a single function, such as information stands or check-in counters.
For instance, in kiosk settings, organizations can configure the Start menu to limit access to a single application or a specific set of applications, ensuring that the kiosk serves its intended purpose without allowing for unnecessary or potentially disruptive interactions. This is useful in public spaces or in scenarios where devices are intended for a single function, such as information stands or check-in counters.
Frontline workers, who often operate in fast-paced and dynamic environments, can benefit from a Start menu that is configured to provide quick access to the tools and applications they need most. This streamlined approach can enhance productivity and reduce the time spent navigating through unnecessary options.
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## Start menu structure
The Start menu structure consistes five main areas, which you can configure to meet your organization's needs. These areas are as follows:
The Start menu structure consists five main areas, which you can configure to meet your organization's needs. These areas are as follows:
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There are several options to configure the Windows Start menu.
If you need to configure a device for a single user, you can pin/unpin applications to Start and rearrange them. Start can be further customized from Settings. Go to **Settings** > **Personalization** > **Start**, or use the following shortcut:
If you need to configure a device for a single user, you can pin/unpin applications to Start and rearrange them. Start can be further customized from Settings. Go to **Settings** > **Personalization** > **[Start](ms-settings:personalization-start)**.
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For advanced customizations and when you need to configure multiple devices, you can use one of the following options:
For advanced customizations where you need to configure multiple devices, you can configure the Start menu with one of the following options:
- Configuration Service Provider (CSP): commonly used for devices managed by a Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution, like Microsoft Intune. CSPs can also be configured with [provisioning packages](../provisioning-packages/how-it-pros-can-use-configuration-service-providers#csps-in-windows-configuration-designer), which are usually used at deployment time or for unmanaged devices. To configure Start, use the [Start Policy CSP][WIN-1].
- Group policy (GPO): used for devices that are Active Directory joined or Microsoft Entra hybrid joined, and aren't managed by a device management solution. Group policy can also be used for devices that aren't joined to an Active Directory domain, using the local group policy editor
- Configuration Service Provider (CSP): commonly used for devices managed by a Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution, like Microsoft Intune. CSPs can also be configured with [provisioning packages](../provisioning-packages/how-it-pros-can-use-configuration-service-providers#csps-in-windows-configuration-designer), which are used at deployment time or for unmanaged devices. To configure Start, use the [Start Policy CSP][WIN-1].
- Group policy (GPO): used for devices that are Active Directory joined or Microsoft Entra hybrid joined, and not managed by a device management solution. Group policy can also be used for devices that aren't joined to an Active Directory domain, using the local group policy editor
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> While many of the Start menu policy settings can be configured using both CSP and GPO, there are some settings that are only available using the Start Policy CSP. To learn about the available policy settings to configure the Start menu via configuration service provider (CSP) and group policy (GPO), see [Start menu policy settings](policy-settings.md).