How to Add EXE to Start Menu in Windows 10

windows 10

How can I pin arbitrary programs to my Start Menu?

I can't create a shortcut in C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs; Windows says:

Can't create shortcut here; create on desktop instead?

I can't drag and drop it onto the Start Menu itself.

If I drag it onto the Start icon, it asks me if I want to pin it, but it doesn't do anything.

Best Answer

The C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs start menu is for all users, and you will need administrative access to install anything here. Anything here will appear on the start menu all users that login.

Instead use the %appdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs location, which belongs to your user and no additional privileges are required.

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