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Yarisyoyo
Jan 29, 2026Bronze Contributor
How to Remove These Annoying Category Folders in the Windows 11 Start Menu?
Need help! Many category folders (such as "Productivity tools," "Creativity," "Games," etc.) have automatically appeared in my Start Menu, grouping the application icons that were previously displaye...
Brutor
Jan 30, 2026Copper Contributor
Utterly dreadful update. Who wanted this?! At least give us a quick option to switch it off. This and a couple of other things on modern Windows makes working on it impossible.
It's like they WANT us to switch to Linux, which I plan on doing, fyi.
- DragonOfPlantsApr 09, 2026Copper Contributor
I agree, the folders are really no fun. I wish I had freedom to choose how I want the product I bought to be. It's too messy, I live a simple life, and wish I could just have the Start Menu be simple too, giving me peace of mind.
Microsoft, please take note! Freedom is key.
Kind wishes,
DragonOfPlants