Weeks later she considered zipping the file back up and sharing it—what harm could there be?—but the README’s final sentence stayed with her: "It cannot know what you choose to keep." Some tools, she decided, were not meant to be distributed like wallpaper; they were meant to be used, and then left to those who needed them.
There is a deep irony in the fact that users must download additional software and configuration files to achieve a "minimalist" experience. It highlights the lengths to which modern users will go to avoid the "one-size-fits-all" approach of big tech. Conclusion: The User vs. The Interface Windows X-Lite W11 Start Menu.zip
to fix or customize your menu, these procedural steps are the standard "manual" for the task: Restoring Layout via PowerShell Weeks later she considered zipping the file back
Assuming you are already running Windows X-Lite or a compatible debloated system: Conclusion: The User vs
Scripts (.reg files) that adjust Start Menu behaviors, such as disabling web search (Bing) or removing the "Recommended" section to save screen real estate.