Solved Windows 11 Pro - One PC has the phone widget in the start menu, and the other doesn't.


Laserbeak43

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Hi, I'm running Win11 Pro 24H2 and according to the about page, the Build and Experience versions are identical.
But, one PC has the phone widget in the start menu, and the other doesn't.

The PC that works:
Processor 13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-13900F (2.00 GHz)
Installed RAM 32.0 GB (31.8 GB usable)

Edition Windows 11 Pro
Version 24H2
Installed on ‎10/‎22/‎2024
OS build 26100.4652
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.128.0

The PC that doesn't:
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-9900K CPU @ 3.60GHz (3.60 GHz)
Installed RAM 48.0 GB

Edition Windows 11 Pro
Version 24H2
Installed on ‎5/‎5/‎2025
OS build 26100.4652
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.128.0

The one with the problem is on the lefthand side.
On the PC with the problem, The Phone Link app actually has options to enable the feature in the start menu, but enabling it does nothing.

I've tried to disable and re-enable the features there, but this didn't change anything.
I've tried following the tutorial here and successfully added features using vivetool and rebooted, but it hasn't chanced anything.
None of these PCs are on the insider program.
Could someone please assist?

https://imgur.com/a/lpJxuf3
 
Windows Build/Version
Windows 11 24H2 26100.4652
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    N/A
    CPU
    i9-9900k
    Motherboard
    ASUS
    Memory
    48GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 2070S
    Sound Card
    M-Audio 192|14
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 3440 x 1440p, ViewSonic 1920 x 1080p X2
    Screen Resolution
    See Displays
    Hard Drives
    Many
    PSU
    850 Watt Platinum
    Case
    Meh..
    Cooling
    Dual Fan Radiator liquid cooler
    Keyboard
    Keychron V6 Max
    Mouse
    Razer Basilisk
    Internet Speed
    1Gbit fiber
    Browser
    Brave
Laserbeak43 said:
Hi, I'm running Win11 Pro 24H2 and according to the about page, the Build and Experience versions are identical.
But, one PC has the phone widget in the start menu, and the other doesn't.

The PC that works:
Processor 13th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-13900F (2.00 GHz)
Installed RAM 32.0 GB (31.8 GB usable)

Edition Windows 11 Pro
Version 24H2
Installed on ‎10/‎22/‎2024
OS build 26100.4652
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.128.0

The PC that doesn't:
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-9900K CPU @ 3.60GHz (3.60 GHz)
Installed RAM 48.0 GB

Edition Windows 11 Pro
Version 24H2
Installed on ‎5/‎5/‎2025
OS build 26100.4652
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.128.0

The one with the problem is on the lefthand side.
On the PC with the problem, The Phone Link app actually has options to enable the feature in the start menu, but enabling it does nothing.

I've tried to disable and re-enable the features there, but this didn't change anything.
I've tried following the tutorial here and successfully added features using vivetool and rebooted, but it hasn't chanced anything.
None of these PCs are on the insider program.
Could someone please assist?

https://imgur.com/a/lpJxuf3
Click to expand...
Probably one of those annoying gradual rollouts they like to do so the other machine hasn't received it yet. FYI preview build 26100. 4767 just released if you want to try that. Also you can enable it with vivetool as well if you use it.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 24H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Alienware 18 Area-51
    CPU
    Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24-Core)
    Motherboard
    Alienware
    Memory
    64GB DDR5 6400MT/s
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 and Intel UHD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Onboard, Realtek high-performance Audio chips (ALC3329 & ALC1708))
    Monitor(s) Displays
    300HZ 18-inch QHD 500 nit Comfort View+
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1600
    Hard Drives
    2TB NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen 5 SSD
    Case
    Magnesium Alloy
    Keyboard
    Cherry MX ultra low profile mechanical keyboard with per key AlienFX RGB lighting
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3S
    Browser
    Vivaldi (prime), Firefox, Chrome, Edge
    Antivirus
    MS Defender and Malwarebytes Free
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 24H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft Surface Laptop 7
    CPU
    Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (12 Core) ARM based CPU
    Motherboard
    Microsoft Corp.
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5
    Graphics card(s)
    Qualcomm Adreno X1-85
    Sound Card
    Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Atmos spatial sound
    Monitor(s) Displays
    120 Hz 13.8-inch 600 nit PixelSense Flow touchscreen
    Screen Resolution
    2304x1536
    Hard Drives
    1TB NVMe Gen 4 SSD
    Case
    Anodized Aluminum
    Keyboard
    Mechanical QWERTY, backlit when in use
    Mouse
    Surface Arc Mouse
    Browser
    Vivaldi (prime), Firefox, Chrome, Edge
    Antivirus
    MS Defender and Malwarebytes Free
FrancoDT said:
Probably one of those annoying gradual rollouts they like to do so the other machine hasn't received it yet. FYI preview build 26100. 4767 just released if you want to try that. Also you can enable it with vivetool as well if you use it.
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Yes, I tried running:
vivetool /enable /id:47205210,49221331,49381526,49402389,49820095,55495322

(if these don't work, [B]48433719[/B] needs to be manually enabled too.)
and then reboot but got no change
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    N/A
    CPU
    i9-9900k
    Motherboard
    ASUS
    Memory
    48GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 2070S
    Sound Card
    M-Audio 192|14
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 3440 x 1440p, ViewSonic 1920 x 1080p X2
    Screen Resolution
    See Displays
    Hard Drives
    Many
    PSU
    850 Watt Platinum
    Case
    Meh..
    Cooling
    Dual Fan Radiator liquid cooler
    Keyboard
    Keychron V6 Max
    Mouse
    Razer Basilisk
    Internet Speed
    1Gbit fiber
    Browser
    Brave
Laserbeak43 said:
Yes, I tried running:
vivetool /enable /id:47205210,49221331,49381526,49402389,49820095,55495322

(if these don't work, [B]48433719[/B] needs to be manually enabled too.)
and then reboot but got no change
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Now I'm assuming your using the new 25H2 start menu as those codes are for the new menu not the 24H2 menu correct?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 24H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Alienware 18 Area-51
    CPU
    Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24-Core)
    Motherboard
    Alienware
    Memory
    64GB DDR5 6400MT/s
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 and Intel UHD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Onboard, Realtek high-performance Audio chips (ALC3329 & ALC1708))
    Monitor(s) Displays
    300HZ 18-inch QHD 500 nit Comfort View+
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1600
    Hard Drives
    2TB NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen 5 SSD
    Case
    Magnesium Alloy
    Keyboard
    Cherry MX ultra low profile mechanical keyboard with per key AlienFX RGB lighting
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3S
    Browser
    Vivaldi (prime), Firefox, Chrome, Edge
    Antivirus
    MS Defender and Malwarebytes Free
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 24H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft Surface Laptop 7
    CPU
    Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (12 Core) ARM based CPU
    Motherboard
    Microsoft Corp.
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5
    Graphics card(s)
    Qualcomm Adreno X1-85
    Sound Card
    Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Atmos spatial sound
    Monitor(s) Displays
    120 Hz 13.8-inch 600 nit PixelSense Flow touchscreen
    Screen Resolution
    2304x1536
    Hard Drives
    1TB NVMe Gen 4 SSD
    Case
    Anodized Aluminum
    Keyboard
    Mechanical QWERTY, backlit when in use
    Mouse
    Surface Arc Mouse
    Browser
    Vivaldi (prime), Firefox, Chrome, Edge
    Antivirus
    MS Defender and Malwarebytes Free
FYI, your missing code 49453572 for the new menu.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 24H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Alienware 18 Area-51
    CPU
    Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24-Core)
    Motherboard
    Alienware
    Memory
    64GB DDR5 6400MT/s
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 and Intel UHD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Onboard, Realtek high-performance Audio chips (ALC3329 & ALC1708))
    Monitor(s) Displays
    300HZ 18-inch QHD 500 nit Comfort View+
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1600
    Hard Drives
    2TB NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen 5 SSD
    Case
    Magnesium Alloy
    Keyboard
    Cherry MX ultra low profile mechanical keyboard with per key AlienFX RGB lighting
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3S
    Browser
    Vivaldi (prime), Firefox, Chrome, Edge
    Antivirus
    MS Defender and Malwarebytes Free
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 24H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft Surface Laptop 7
    CPU
    Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (12 Core) ARM based CPU
    Motherboard
    Microsoft Corp.
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5
    Graphics card(s)
    Qualcomm Adreno X1-85
    Sound Card
    Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Atmos spatial sound
    Monitor(s) Displays
    120 Hz 13.8-inch 600 nit PixelSense Flow touchscreen
    Screen Resolution
    2304x1536
    Hard Drives
    1TB NVMe Gen 4 SSD
    Case
    Anodized Aluminum
    Keyboard
    Mechanical QWERTY, backlit when in use
    Mouse
    Surface Arc Mouse
    Browser
    Vivaldi (prime), Firefox, Chrome, Edge
    Antivirus
    MS Defender and Malwarebytes Free
Oh, I must've not read enough of the tutorial on it. I didn't know there was a difference. I'm running 24H2.
I'll enable 49453572 now
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    N/A
    CPU
    i9-9900k
    Motherboard
    ASUS
    Memory
    48GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 2070S
    Sound Card
    M-Audio 192|14
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 3440 x 1440p, ViewSonic 1920 x 1080p X2
    Screen Resolution
    See Displays
    Hard Drives
    Many
    PSU
    850 Watt Platinum
    Case
    Meh..
    Cooling
    Dual Fan Radiator liquid cooler
    Keyboard
    Keychron V6 Max
    Mouse
    Razer Basilisk
    Internet Speed
    1Gbit fiber
    Browser
    Brave
49453572 did it!
I've added all those other codes and not even sure what they do....
That's embarrassing... 😊
I'll look into those. Thanks for the help!!!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    N/A
    CPU
    i9-9900k
    Motherboard
    ASUS
    Memory
    48GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 2070S
    Sound Card
    M-Audio 192|14
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 3440 x 1440p, ViewSonic 1920 x 1080p X2
    Screen Resolution
    See Displays
    Hard Drives
    Many
    PSU
    850 Watt Platinum
    Case
    Meh..
    Cooling
    Dual Fan Radiator liquid cooler
    Keyboard
    Keychron V6 Max
    Mouse
    Razer Basilisk
    Internet Speed
    1Gbit fiber
    Browser
    Brave
Laserbeak43 said:
49453572 did it!
I've added all those other codes and not even sure what they do....
That's embarrassing... 😊
I'll look into those. Thanks for the help!!!
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Ah, good deal, you got it up and running. That and the other codes enable the new 25H2 start menu as well as the new phone link side bar companion that goes with it so you should have both now. Just an FYI, the last time I checked the new start menu didn't function if you booted into Safe Mode so just be aware you may not have a start menu to use in safe mode.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 24H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Alienware 18 Area-51
    CPU
    Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24-Core)
    Motherboard
    Alienware
    Memory
    64GB DDR5 6400MT/s
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 and Intel UHD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Onboard, Realtek high-performance Audio chips (ALC3329 & ALC1708))
    Monitor(s) Displays
    300HZ 18-inch QHD 500 nit Comfort View+
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1600
    Hard Drives
    2TB NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen 5 SSD
    Case
    Magnesium Alloy
    Keyboard
    Cherry MX ultra low profile mechanical keyboard with per key AlienFX RGB lighting
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3S
    Browser
    Vivaldi (prime), Firefox, Chrome, Edge
    Antivirus
    MS Defender and Malwarebytes Free
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 24H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Microsoft Surface Laptop 7
    CPU
    Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (12 Core) ARM based CPU
    Motherboard
    Microsoft Corp.
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5
    Graphics card(s)
    Qualcomm Adreno X1-85
    Sound Card
    Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Atmos spatial sound
    Monitor(s) Displays
    120 Hz 13.8-inch 600 nit PixelSense Flow touchscreen
    Screen Resolution
    2304x1536
    Hard Drives
    1TB NVMe Gen 4 SSD
    Case
    Anodized Aluminum
    Keyboard
    Mechanical QWERTY, backlit when in use
    Mouse
    Surface Arc Mouse
    Browser
    Vivaldi (prime), Firefox, Chrome, Edge
    Antivirus
    MS Defender and Malwarebytes Free
Noted. Thanks!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    N/A
    CPU
    i9-9900k
    Motherboard
    ASUS
    Memory
    48GB DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 2070S
    Sound Card
    M-Audio 192|14
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 3440 x 1440p, ViewSonic 1920 x 1080p X2
    Screen Resolution
    See Displays
    Hard Drives
    Many
    PSU
    850 Watt Platinum
    Case
    Meh..
    Cooling
    Dual Fan Radiator liquid cooler
    Keyboard
    Keychron V6 Max
    Mouse
    Razer Basilisk
    Internet Speed
    1Gbit fiber
    Browser
    Brave
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