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How to show most used apps on Windows 10
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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TheStart menuis Windows 10’s primary app launcher and includes an indexed list of the software along withtile shortcutsto open apps with.
You can also add a handy Most Used App list to the top of the menu, which provides shortcuts to software you open more often.
How to Configure the List of Most Used Apps on PC
TheMost Used software listis a handy list of apps you can add to or remove from right on theStart menuwith a settingWindows provides:
How to fix the Most Used List in Windows 10
The Windows 10 Creators Update was first rolled out in April 2017. However, someWindowsusers have found theShow most used appsoption grayed out after the update.
This is because of the newLetWindowstrack app launches to improve Start and search resultssetting introduced in theCreators Update. You can fix the Most used list by switching that option on as follows.
The Most used list is certainly a convenient part of theStart menu. TheShow more used appoption is just one of theStart menu‘s numerous customization settings.
You can also customize theStart menu‘s color scheme, transparency andLive Tiles.
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Matthew Adams
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Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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