GPO to set custom Start Menu

[DSAGEY]

Hi,

 

We recently got new computers that are on Windows 11.

 

I have noticed Social Media apps are pre-installed but I do not wish to uninstall all pre-installed apps as staff and pupils use things such as Snipping tool.

 

I have exported a Start Menu with the apps I want to be pinned, and saved as a .json and .xml but neither seem to work when I deploy it through GPO.

 

Is there another way where I can get my custom start menu across all devices?

 

Thanks

[BOOT]

I followed this guide:

https://oofhours.com/2021/10/27/customize-the-windows-11-start-menu/

I have a very clean and organised menu now

[DSAGEY]

I followed this guide:

https://oofhours.com/2021/10/27/customize-the-windows-11-start-menu/

I have a very clean and organised menu now

 

Hi,

 

I have taken a look but we don't have a MDM policy

 

Thanks

[clareq]

Looking at that web page you can use the registry to get the same effect as the MDM policy.

[tmoon-mint]

I followed this guide:

https://oofhours.com/2021/10/27/customize-the-windows-11-start-menu/

I have a very clean and organised menu now

 

Just used this method and it works perfectly. Thanks.

[swells92]

Im Struggling with this.I have extracted the JSON even converted XML to apply to the startlayout GPO and nothing happens. I have imported the Registry stuff and nothing happens on a local user or domain user. I have attached our windows 10 start menu xml and it just worked.

Edited May 31, 2022 by swells92

[mjhardisty]

Try this:

 

https://markhardisty.wordpress.com/2022/06/07/customising-windows-11-pinned-apps-menu-for-education-users/

[swells92]

Sorry forgot to update this post. So basically i have it working locally with most of the office apps using the registry quoted further up the post. BUT I cant seem to get teams to appear on the menu and there is 2 App ID's for it. I have obviously tried both but nothing happens anyone else had this problem?

[round2it]

do the users have access to where you store the files?

[mjhardisty]

Yes, the start binary will need to be stored where it is accessible.

 

do the users have access to where you store the files?

[captain964]

Thanks this is very helpful.