It pins some stuff like folder, apps you've installed on your PC, and some shortcuts to Start screen. That's it if you don't know about that function. 😀
What does Pin to Start mean?
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What does Pin to Start mean?
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Anonymous
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2018-08-25T22:12:39+00:00 I have Win 8.2. No, I didn't install the classic start menu.
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Anonymous
2018-08-25T19:35:53+00:00 It pins some stuff like folder, apps you've installed on your PC, and some shortcuts to Start screen. That's it if you don't know about that function. 😀
 In Win 8 the Start Menu is the same as Start Screen. When right clicking on a file, among the options which come up are "Add to Start Menu" and "Pin to Start." If the latter does the same as the former, why have both options?
Thanks,
Tommy
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Anonymous
2018-08-25T23:00:09+00:00 You're right. My system is Win 8.1.
Screen shot below or attached (?).
Tommy
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Anonymous
2018-08-25T21:16:35+00:00 Are you using Windows 8 or 8.1?
I only have the option Pin To Start on my context menus.
Do you have any programs installed that add a classic start menu to your system?