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Compact Start Menu

Clean up the Windows 11 Start menu with a compact, ungrouped All apps view.

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Version: v1.0.0
Author: Asteski
Availability: Open source

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What this mod changes

Clean up the Windows 11 Start menu with a compact, ungrouped All apps view.

This mod works through Windhawk, so you can review its settings and disable it without replacing the Windows shell.

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Compatibility

Windhawk supports Windows 10 and Windows 11. Compatibility for this mod can depend on your Windows build and its current version.

Read the notes shown inside Windhawk before installation and keep both Windows and Windhawk up to date.

INSTALLATION

Install Compact Start Menu

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Download Windhawk. Use the current installer from the official Ramen Software GitHub release.
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Open Explore. Launch Windhawk and open the mod catalog.
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Search the title. Enter "Compact Start Menu" and review the source, settings and compatibility notes.
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Install the mod. Apply your settings and restart the affected program if Windhawk asks you to.