Common Programs folder

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Hi,

 

I would like to override the default Common Programs folder: C:\Programdata\MIcrosoft\WIndows\Menu Start\Programs by a manual folder. I did change it in registry on: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders (Same on same path at WOW6432NODE)

Key: Common Programs

It looks like Start10 is not taking this path, it still shows folder on the C:\ location.

How can I change this? Or is there a setting in Start10 to show a manual path?

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,
I have forwarded your questions/problems to the Stardock Support team for their assistance. Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates. We appreciate you feedback and patience.

Thank You,
Basj
Stardock Community Assistant.

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Make sure you have also modified the entry for common_startmenu as Start10 uses both common start menu and common programs (as well as the user start menu and user programs folder)

That's assuming you mean programs vs program files and are talking about the all programs list here.

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

Thank you for quick reply.

I just changed also the key for Common Start Menu

Still it's showing default folder. Any more idea's?

I can not send screenshot in this forum right?
For example I go to Start button > Right click "Programs" then location is still C:\Programdata\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Those two right click options query the OS directly for CSIDL_COMMON_STARTMENU and CSIDL_STARTMENU via SHGetFolderPath.  If you are getting an old location then your method of changing their folder is incorrect.

Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,

I have forwarded your report to the Stardock support team for their review and recommendations.

Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates.

We really do appreciate your feedback, thanks.

AzDude
Stardock Community Assistant