You get several pre-configured apps and consoles in the menu distributed into 3 groups. The good news is that we are here to help you change the default layout of the menu so that you can remove or add the default items to the list yourself. You can modify the menu to your own preferences. Let us guide you through the process so that you can make your time on the PC even more productive.

WinX menu layout

By default, the list in the WinX menu is divided into 3 groups. These groups can be distinguished by the separation lines in between them. This is for the user’s convenience so that the items in each group can be considered a different category, making it easier for the user to search through the menu. The groups are numbered 1 through 3 – One is at the bottom and three at the top, as in the image below: The group order is important to know and remember as this will come into use when removing or adding items to the menu, which will be discussed further in the article.

How to remove default items from Win+X menu in Windows 10

Now that you know the groupings of the Win+X menu, you can now begin to remove any of the selected items from it. Follow the steps below to do so: If you open the WinX menu now, you will notice that the item you have removed will no longer be visible on the menu.

How to add default items to Win+X menu in Windows 10

If you have removed an item or any number of items from the WinX menu in Windows 10, you can always restore them without having to redo your entire operating system again. Here is how: You can now check that the full menu should have been restored when pressing the Windows key + X shortcut keys.

Closing words

Using this guide, you can customize the WinX menu on your PC according to your needs and convenience. However, only the default applications and consoles can be added or removed. There are a few hacks and tricks available on the internet that show that you can also add custom apps and content to the menu. We tested those out and regretfully inform you that the process now fails. Hence, only the default items can be added or removed from the WinX quick-access menu. Also see:

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