Export-StartLayout (StartLayout) (2024)

Reference

Module:: StartLayout

Exports the layout of the Start screen.

Syntax

Export-StartLayout [-Path] <String> [-UseDesktopApplicationID] [-WhatIf] [-Confirm] [<CommonParameters>]

Export-StartLayout -LiteralPath <String> [-UseDesktopApplicationID] [-WhatIf] [-Confirm] [<CommonParameters>]

Description

The Export-StartLayout cmdlet exports the layout of the tiles on Start of the current user.You can export layout and use Import-StartLayout as well as other management policies for the Start layout.Specify the .xml file name extension in the name of the file.

Examples

Example 1: Export the layout

PS C:\> Export-StartLayout -Path "C:\Layouts\Marketing.xml"

This command exports the layout of the tiles on Start to a file named Marketing.xml in the C:\Layouts folder.

Parameters

-Confirm

Prompts you for confirmation before running the cmdlet.

Type:	SwitchParameter
Aliases:	cf
Position:	Named
Default value:	False
Required:	False
Accept pipeline input:	False
Accept wildcard characters:	False

-LiteralPath

Specifies a literal path to a layout file.Include the file .xml file name extension.This parameter does not accept the wildcard character (*).If the path includes an escape character (\), enclose the string in single quotes (').

Type:	String
Position:	Named
Default value:	None
Required:	True
Accept pipeline input:	False
Accept wildcard characters:	False

-Path

Specifies an absolute path to a layout file.

Type:	String
Position:	1
Default value:	None
Required:	True
Accept pipeline input:	False
Accept wildcard characters:	False

-UseDesktopApplicationID

Specifies that the layout file should export the DesktopApplicationID value instead of DesktopApplicationLinkPath which is the default.DesktopApplicationID is the application's ID and DesktopApplicationLinkPath is a path to a shortcut link (.lnk file) to a Windows desktop application.

Type:	SwitchParameter
Position:	Named
Default value:	False
Required:	False
Accept pipeline input:	False
Accept wildcard characters:	False

-WhatIf

Shows what would happen if the cmdlet runs.The cmdlet is not run.

Type:	SwitchParameter
Aliases:	wi
Position:	Named
Default value:	False
Required:	False
Accept pipeline input:	False
Accept wildcard characters:	False

Inputs

Enum

You can specify the following file format:

XML.Export as an .xml file.

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FAQs

How do I export startup layout? ›

Export the Start layout configuration

Once the Start layout is configured to meet your requirements, use the Windows PowerShell Export-StartLayout cmdlet to export the existing layout to a configuration file. The exported customization consists of an XML file containing a list of tiles that define the Start layout.

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What is export Start menu layout in CMD? ›

The Export-StartLayout cmdlet exports the layout of the tiles on Start of the current user. You can export layout and use Import-StartLayout as well as other management policies for the Start layout. Specify the . xml file name extension in the name of the file.

How do I change the Start menu in Windows 11? ›

To do this, open Windows 11's Settings app and go to Personalization > Start. There you will find three design examples under Layout. The option More pins enlarges the upper area, while More recommendations extends the list of recently opened items as well as the most used and most recently added apps.

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How to import start layout windows 10? ›

Import-StartLayout -LayoutLiteralPath <String> -MountLiteralPath <String> [-WhatIf] [-Confirm] [<CommonParameters>]
PS C:\> Import-StartLayout -LayoutPath "Layout.xml" -MountPath "C:\"
PS C:\> Import-StartLayout -LayoutPath "Layout.xml" -MountPath " C:\" -WhatIf.

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How to Import start layout XML? ›

Examples

Import a layout into a Windows image: PS C:\> Import-StartLayout -LayoutPath "Layout.xml" -MountPath "E:\MountedImage\" ...
Validate the layout file and Windows image: PS C:\> Import-StartLayout -LayoutPath "Layout.xml" -MountPath " E:\MountedImage\" -WhatIf.

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How do you Export a report layout? ›

Click on the layout option, then choose “Export layout.” This action will allow you to download the layout of the report you need. Click on the layout you just created, then select “Export layout” to download the layout file.

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What is the difference between export and set CMD? ›

In summary, we primarily use the set command to configure error handling, debugging, and script behavior within the local scope of a script or shell session. On the other hand, we use the export command to create global environment variables that other processes or scripts running in the same session can access.

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How to export results from CMD? ›

Open Command Prompt. Right-click the top result and select the Run as administrator option. In the command, change "YOUR-COMMAND" with your command and "c:\PATH\TO\FOLDER\OUTPUT. txt" with the path and file name to store the output.

How to use export in command line? ›

Command Line Export

EXPORT must be prefixed by a forward slash (/) or dash (-). ...
Keywords may be entered in mixed case and in any order, but must be separated by one or more spaces. ...
Keywords must be separated from arguments by an equal sign (=) or a colon (:).

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How do I change the Start menu? ›

To make other changes to how the Start menu looks, select Start , then select Settings > Personalization > Start to change which apps and folders appear on the Start menu.

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How do I get the Start menu back? ›

If you can't see Start or your taskbar, the taskbar may be hidden. To see it, try these steps. Press the Windows logo key + I, then select Personalization > Taskbar .

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How do I open the Start menu? ›

To open the Start menu—which contains all your apps, settings, and files—do either of the following:

On the left end of the taskbar, select the Start icon.
Press the Windows logo key on your keyboard.

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How do I save a window layout in Windows 10? ›

Resize the window screen of your required app and then hold the 'shift key and press X' (cross) to close the app. This will save the screen size and it will reopen in the same size next time. Windows 10 offers various features that help you in being more productive.

How do I open Windows startup options? ›

The Advanced Boot Options screen lets you start Windows in advanced troubleshooting modes. You can access the menu by turning on your computer and pressing the F8 key before Windows starts.

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How do I customize Windows startup? ›

Press the Windows + I shortcut to open Settings, select Apps from the left menu, and then click Startup. Toggle off any apps or programs that you don't want turning on automatically on startup.

How do I Export Windows configuration? ›

Under Import and Export, click to select Export Settings. Click Browse. In the Save As box, type a name for the file that will contain the configuration settings. In the Where box, click where you want to save the file that contains the configuration settings.

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How do I Export layout to model space? ›

At the command prompt, enter EXPORTLAYOUT. In the Export Layout to Model Space Drawing dialog box, enter a file name.

How do I Export from Sketchup layout? ›

From the menu bar, select File > Export. An export dialog box appears, as shown in the following figure. In the Save As box, type a name that will begin each image file you export. If you export multiple images, LayOut exports a number to each image in the series, such as Green Vale Homes_1.