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Force Start to be either full screen size or menu size

Supported on: At least Windows Server 2016 or Windows 10

Registry

HKLM Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer
HKCU Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer

Options

ForceStartSize enum
  • Start menu -> 1
  • Full screen Start -> 2

Description

If you enable this policy and set it to Start menu or full screen Start, Start will be that size and users will be unable to change the size of Start in Settings. If you disable or don’t configure this policy setting, Windows will automatically select the size based on hardware form factor and users will be able to change the size of Start in Settings.