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"Most Used" apps not in start menu underneath the pinned apps
I have just noticed a minor problem that has probably been hanging around on my PC for some weeks now, and maybe since I did a completely clean installation of Windows 11 a month or so ago. Despi...
It sounds like a minor quirk with how Windows 11 handles "Most Used" apps after a clean installation. Here are a few things to check or try:
- Restart Explorer: Open Task Manager, find Windows Explorer, right-click, and restart it. This often refreshes UI elements like the Start menu.
- Rebuild Search Index: Go to Settings > Privacy & security > Searching Windows > Advanced Indexing Options and rebuild the index. This might help update the app usage data.
- Reset Start Menu Settings: Toggle the "Show the Most Used Apps" option off, restart your PC, then turn it back on.
If none of these work, it could be a minor glitch in the current Windows 11 build. A future update might fix it. You’re not alone—others have noticed similar quirks!
Double check to make sure you also have Let Windows improve Start and search results by tracking app launches below turned on. It's required for Most Used apps.