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On Windows 10 and other operating systems, when users perform a reset or refresh, it can lead to changes in system settings and the Start Menu layout. This requires users to reinstall and customize the Start Menu layout from scratch.
For this reason, the technique of backing up and saving the Win 10 Start Menu layout is crucial. This ensures that Windows 10 users can easily reset or refresh their system without the fear of losing the original Start Menu layout.
Backing up and restoring Start Menu layout on Windows 10
The term Start Menu Layout refers to all the settings of the Start Menu configured by users, especially on Win 10. The layout includes background color, tile sizes, app count, shapes, and more. Knowing how to backup and restore the Start Menu layout on Windows 10 can be advantageous when resetting and reinstalling Win 10.
Step 1: Firstly, log in to Windows 10 with the highest administrative account. If you haven't activated the Win 10 Administrator account, you can refer to Mytour's guide on enabling the Windows 10 Administrator account. If you want to change the admin account name on Windows for easier selection, you can follow the guide on changing the admin name on Windows.
Step 2: Open File Explorer using the Windows+ E key combination > copy and paste the following command:
C:UsersMytourAppDataLocalTileDataLayer
Within this path:
- Mytour represents the highest administrative (Admin) user account.
Step 3: Click to select the Database folder
Here, you will locate the directory managing the Start Menu Layout on Windows 10. To back up the Win 10 Start Menu layout, simply copy and paste this Database folder to a drive other than the system drive (C:/) or a USB, external hard drive for easy restoration.
Copy the entire data from the Database folder.
Paste and transfer it to a folder on a different drive for restoring the Win 10 Start Menu layout later.
Copy this folder to a secure location on your computer as a way to backup the Start Menu layout. In case you need to refresh or reset Windows 10, you can easily restore the Win 10 Start Menu layout to its original state. However, if you have to reinstall Win 10 from scratch, it's advisable to copy the Database to a USB or an external hard drive.
Step 4: To restore the Win 10 Start Menu layout, simply copy the folder storing the backup file. Back up the Win 10 Start Menu layout previously into the new Database folder.
Database is a hidden folder in Windows, and very few users are aware of it as a means to easily back up the Win 10 Start Menu layout as desired and restore the Win 10 Start Menu layout after a Win reset.
However, this function doesn't apply if users have to reinstall Win 10 on the machine because, at that point, all folders and data will be completely erased. If possible, you should copy the Database folder to a USB or external hard drive to restore the Start Menu layout later.
In addition, Win 10 supports a feature called wifi hotspot. Users can refer to how to turn on wifi hotspot on Windows 10 to learn more about this feature. Enabling wifi hotspot from Win 10 makes it easier for you to access the internet on your phone.
Wishing you all the best of success!
