Open Task manager, kill explorer.exe (keep the powershell console open) Back on the prompt, type: cd $Env:localappdata\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy If the previous command succesfully put you on AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.StartMenuExperienceHost_cw5n1h2txyewy directory inside your profile dir, then run: Remove-Item -Recurse -Force .\TempState\ Start explorer.exe back up from task manager (File -> New Task) The rogue start menu item should be gone.