start menu number of items


  1. Herm61
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    start menu number of items


    No matter what I do I can't increase the number of items shown in my start menu the number doesn't increase and show an item that I know is pinned. I must be doing something wrong and can't increase the number of items shown in my start menu.
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  3. Boozad
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    What values do you have set here?
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  4. Herm61
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    start menu number of items


    Thanks but that is what I've done and applied and save the higher number with no change in my start menu!
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  6. Ranger4
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    How many items are showing on your start menu?.
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  7. Herm61
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    15 items are shown but I cant figure out how to get to other items that are pinned but not shown.
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  8. Ranger4
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    Read & check this link out.

    Start menu pinned items

    Resetting the Start menu may help you as well, shown in this link.

    Start Menu - Reset Pin To Area
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  10. Herm61
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    Thanks I unpinned and repiinned the item and that solved the issue.
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  11. Ranger4
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    Glad to hear that it's now working & thanks for getting back.
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