Creating the JSON Layout File

  1. Set up a reference computer with Windows 11 configured exactly how you want the Start menu to appear
  2. Export the current layoutusing PowerShell:
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    Export-StartLayout -Path "C:\StartLayout.json"
  3. Review and editthe JSON file if needed. The basic structure looks like:
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    {
  "pinnedList": [
    {"desktopAppId": "MSEdge"},
    {"desktopAppId": "Microsoft.Office.OUTLOOK.EXE.15"},
    {"desktopAppId": "Microsoft.SynapticDeepField.DesktopApp"}
  ]
}


Create the policy

You create the policy by using the settings catalog profile type.

  1. Sign in to the Microsoft Intune admin center.

  2. Select Devices > Manage devices > Configuration > Create > New policy.


Here is the changes you want to make, search for "Start" when looking for the policy..