Roaming the start menu layout with UE-V and Windows 10 v1703 and later
Many users want their start menu layout to be roamed, meaning they will get the start menu layout back when they reinstall their computer or log in to another computer. Starting with Windows 10 version 1703 Creators Update it is possible to roam the layout of the start menu using UE-V (User Experience Virtualization).
The start menu layout roaming with the UE-V template that I published over at the TechNet Gallery works best in scenarios where the devices have the same applications installed, otherwise the user will get shortcuts to applications that are not installed removed when clicking them.
NOTE: This is NOT an official solution and for sure an unsupported one. Let’s hope there will be a more supported solution from Microsoft in the future.
Download the UE-V template for start menu roaming in Windows 10 v1703 or later
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Andreas Stenhall
I'm Andreas Stenhall and my work passion is the Windows client in combination with Microsoft 365 security and management services. I do consulting, I produce and teach my own courses, I lecture and I present and my formal work title is prinicipal workplace advisor and architect at Coligo in Stockholm, Sweden. I'm also proud to be an Microsoft MVP since 2009. I have presented at BUILD, TechEd in the US and Europe and regional TechDays. Follow me on twitter @AndreasStenhall.