Getting Rid of Live Tiles to Customize Your Windows 10 Start Menu

Hey there! Are you tired of those flashy live tiles cluttering up your Windows 10 Start Menu? I hear you! Luckily, I’m here to show you a simple way to remove them and make your Start Menu smaller and more personalized, just the way you like it.

Now, I know you might be wondering, “What are these live tiles anyway?” Well, they are those dynamic squares on your Start Menu that display real-time updates from various apps. While they can be helpful for quick information at a glance, they can also make your Start Menu feel overwhelming and crowded.

So, let’s get down to business. Here’s what you need to do:

1. First, locate the live tile you want to remove. It might be a weather app, news app, or any other app that’s hogging valuable space on your Start Menu.

2. Right-click on the live tile. A menu will pop up, and you’ll see the option to “Unpin from Start.” Click on that, and voila! The live tile is gone. Don’t worry, you can always bring it back if you change your mind later.

3. Repeat this process for any other live tiles you want to remove. You’re in control now, so feel free to customize your Start Menu to your heart’s content.

By removing these live tiles, you’ll be able to create a Start Menu that reflects your own style and preferences. No more distractions, just the apps and shortcuts you use most often, right at your fingertips.

Oh, and one more thing! If you want to resize your Start Menu to make it even smaller, it’s a breeze. Simply hover your mouse over the edge of the Start Menu until you see a double-headed arrow. Click and drag inwards to make it smaller or outwards to make it larger. Easy peasy!

So there you have it – a step-by-step guide to removing live tiles and customizing your Windows 10 Start Menu. Now it’s up to you to make it your own. Go ahead, give it a try, and enjoy a clutter-free Start Menu that’s tailored just for you. Happy customizing!

When I heard that the Start Menu was making a comeback in Windows 10 after its absence in Windows 8, I was thrilled. But now that I’ve tried it, I’ve realized that the Windows 10 Start Menu is not exactly the same as before. While it still offers many of the familiar functions, Microsoft has also introduced Windows 8-style live tiles, which make the Start Menu wider and larger than what I prefer.

Hey there! Did you know that the Windows 10 Start Menu is wider by default? That’s because it now includes those cool Windows 8-style live tiles. But here’s the thing: while you can make the Start Menu really big, you can’t make it smaller than the content of your live tiles. But don’t worry, if you prefer a more minimalist look, there is a way to get a smaller Start Menu in Windows 10. All you need to do is get rid of the live tiles.

Hey there! Did you know that you can resize the Start Menu in Windows 10? It’s pretty amazing how much you can change it, but there’s one catch – you can’t make it narrower than the width of the live tiles that come with it.

Want to give it a try? Just click on the Start Menu or press the Windows key on your keyboard, and then right-click on one of the live tiles. You’ll see a menu of options that let you do all sorts of things, like resizing or changing the tile to a static image. But what we’re really interested in is the option to Unpin from Start. Just click on that button and the tile will disappear from your Start Menu, making room for the others to rearrange themselves and fill the gap. Cool, huh?

Hey there! Did you know that you can customize your Windows 10 Start Menu by removing tiles? It’s a cool way to make it more personalized. However, if you want to shrink the Start Menu to its smallest width, there’s a tiny catch.

Here’s the thing – you’ll need to follow these steps for each tile individually. Yeah, I know, it would be so much easier if we could select multiple tiles at once. If you happen to know how to do that, please share your wisdom in the comments below!

Usually, the default Windows 10 installation doesn’t come with too many Start Menu tiles, so it’s not too bad. But let’s be honest, going through the Unpin from Start process over and over again can be a little annoying.

When you remove all the tiles from the Windows 10 Start Menu, it doesn’t automatically shrink in size.

But once you’re finished, you’ll have a large empty space where the tiles used to be. Now, you can move your mouse cursor to the right edge of the Start Menu. When your cursor turns into a double-sided horizontal arrow, click and drag the Start Menu all the way to the left.

When you remove the tiles, the Windows 10 Start Menu takes on a familiar look, resembling its predecessors and occupying less space on your screen.

In the end, you’ll have a Start Menu that appears as a single column (you can still adjust the height by clicking and dragging the top), resembling the “traditional” Start Menu from Windows 95 to Windows 7. While it may not be an exact replica, this smaller Windows 10 Start Menu can still serve its purpose while taking up less screen space. But keep in mind, if you add any other items to your Start Menu (which you can do by right-clicking on an app and selecting Pin to Start), the Start Menu will expand on the right side to accommodate the new item. If you want to shrink your Start Menu back down, simply follow the steps above to remove it.
Speaking of replicas, if you truly miss the old Windows XP and Windows 7-style Start Menus, there’s the option of the Classic Shell project. This free tool was created in 2008 to bring back missing user interface elements in Windows Vista, and it has since been updated to offer various customization options for later versions of Windows. The most sought-after option is the preservation of the traditional, or “classic,” Start Menu. A version that supports Windows 10 will be released soon, and if you’re eager to try it out, you can download the release candidate today.