Guidance on Backing Up the Start Menu State on Windows 10

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Ngày cập nhật gần nhất: 15/4/2026

The Start Menu interface on Windows 10 has undergone significant changes and developments. For Windows 10 users, the Start Menu is very useful with Live Tiles, an attractive and customizable interface. You can also tidy up and improve the appearance of the Start Menu according to your preferences. This article will guide you on backing up the Start Menu state on Windows 10, allowing you to preserve the customized layout for easy restoration in the future.

Start Menu on Windows 10 not only displays the usual list of applications but also allows you to set up features like weather updates, news, and movie previews with Live Tiles. Backing up the Start Menu state on Windows 10 is a straightforward process, as explained in the following tips.

GUIDE TO BACKING UP THE START MENU STATE ON WINDOWS 10

Step 1: Right-click on the Start Menu or press Windows + X and select Computer Management.

Step 2: In the Computer Management window, expand Local User and Group and select User.

Step 3: Click right on the Administrator account and choose Properties.

Step 4: In the Administrator Properties window, uncheck the box for Account is disabled and press OK.

Step 5:Log out of your current account (if your account lacks admin rights) and log in to an account with Admin privileges.

Step 6: Open File Explorer, select the View tab, and check the Hidden items option to reveal hidden folders and files.

Step 7: Navigate to the TileDataLayer folder with the path:

C:\Users\YOUR-ACCOUNT-NAME\AppData\Local\TileDataLayer

In this case, YOUR-ACCOUNT-NAME represents the account with the Start Menu whose state you want to back up on Windows 10.

Step 8: Within the TitleDataLayer folder, right-click on the Database folder and choose Copy (Ctrl + C).

Step 9: After copying, open any folder where you want to store the TitleDataLayer backup, right-click on an empty space, and select Paste (Ctrl + V).

By doing so, you have completed the process of backing up the Start Menu state on Windows 10. To restore the Start Menu state on Windows 10, follow the instructions below.

RESTORE START MENU STATE ON WINDOWS 10

Step 1:Log in to the account you want to restore the Start Menu state on Windows 10.

Step 2: Similarly, open the file explorer, display hidden folders and files, and navigate to the TitleDataLayer folder with the path:

C:\Users\YOUR-ACCOUNT-NAME\AppData\Local\TileDataLayer

For YOUR-ACCOUNT-NAME, use the current account you are logged into.

Next, delete the Database folder within the TileDataLayer directory.

Step 3: Return to the Database folder where you backed up the Start Menu state on Windows 10. Copy (Ctrl + C) that folder and Paste (Ctrl + V) it into the TileDataLayer folder above.

This completes the restoration and backup of the Start Menu state on Windows 10. This backup procedure will help you restore customized layouts on the Start Menu, such as creating Run command shortcuts, saving you the hassle of redoing these actions on a different account or after reinstalling Windows.

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