Remove multiple tiles in Windows 8

In Windows 8, you don't have to remove each tile individually. The start menu can also be cleaned up in one go.

Remove multiple Windows tiles at once

Windows 8 shows some weaknesses, but Microsoft has done everything right with the tile management: You can clear out the start menu completely in just two steps.

1. To do this, right-click on all the unwanted tiles.
2. Then select "Detach from start" in the lower left corner (see photo).
3. The apps are now removed from the start menu. However, you can still start the programs via the search or the store.

Tip: If you want to completely hide your installed apps, you can also hide them in the Windows search.