Start Experiences-App 2021.336.0.0

Start Experiences is an official Microsoft app that enhances and manages the Windows Start experience, providing configuration options and features related to the Start menu and related onboarding flows.

The app is intended for modern Windows releases (Windows 10 and Windows 11). Compatibility depends on your specific Windows build; the Microsoft Store page lists the exact supported OS versions for your device.

Open the Microsoft Store on your PC, search for “Start Experiences” (or use the provided store link), and click Install. You may need to be signed in with a Microsoft account and have administrative privileges to complete installation.

Yes — the app can modify Start-related settings and onboarding content. It may influence suggested apps, tiles, and layout behaviors that are part of Microsoft’s Start experience, but it does not delete user files. Specific behaviors depend on the app version and system policies.

Updates are delivered through the Microsoft Store. Open the Store, go to Library or Downloads and updates, and select Update. You can also enable automatic app updates in the Store settings so Start Experiences updates automatically.

As a Microsoft product, the app may collect diagnostic and usage data to improve Start features. The precise data collected and how it’s used is described in the app’s privacy statement on its Microsoft Store page and Microsoft’s privacy documentation. You can manage some diagnostic and personalization settings in Windows Settings.

Open Settings > Apps > Apps & features, find Start Experiences in the list, and choose Uninstall (if permitted). On some managed or OEM systems the app may be protected or reinstalled by system updates; in such cases, your ability to remove it may be restricted by device policies.

Try these steps: restart your PC; ensure Windows and the Microsoft Store are up to date; open the Store and reinstall the app; run the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter (Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot); and check for conflicting third-party Start menu utilities. If the issue persists, contact Microsoft Support with details.

Yes. In enterprise or education environments administrators can use group policy, MDM tools (like Microsoft Intune), and provisioning packages to manage app deployment, update behavior, and some Start menu configuration settings. Check Microsoft 365 admin documentation for specific controls.

For help, use the Microsoft Store app’s support links on the app page, the built-in Feedback Hub in Windows to report bugs, or contact Microsoft Support. If your device is managed by an organization, also contact your IT administrator for assistance.