[dba-Tech] Start-->Programs

Right click on the Start Button:
If you're using "Classic Start Menu" (the one that works like win98 and
win2k) then click "customize", scroll the list of "advanced Start menu
options" and check "scroll programs" - While there I suggest checking enable
dragging and dropping too.

If you're using "Start Menu" (the default for winXP) then click "customize",
and click the advanced tab, scroll the list of "Start menu options" and
check "scroll programs" - While there I suggest checking enable dragging and
dropping too. You could also click the general tab and choose use small
icons. That will make a big difference.

Using Drag & Drop is a little tricky but once you get the hang of it you can
rearrange the folders on the start menu system at will. You have to click
and then click again and hold and then you can drag an icon or folder to
another folder. Or you can right click and delete!

I generally rearrange my start menu items as such:
I rename one of the dozen or so Microsoft folders to just "Microsoft" and
drag and drop all the other folders into it. I also have a folder named
developer tools and then drag all those individuals little things I like to
use into it. I delete folders for automatic type utilities that I never go
to the start menu to use - like WinZip, Adobe Reader, QuickTime, etc. I also
get rid of all the icons that are plastered all over the place like Windows
Media player, Outlook Express, Internet Explorer, Messenger, Remote
Assistance, etc. They are deeper in the start menu system under Accessories.
I also drag most icons that relate to those - Music Match, Yahoo Messenger,
etc. to the same folder in accessories. So if I need an IM client I can go
to Start - Programs - Accessories and pick the one I want. If I want a music
player I do the same. After a while the ones I always use are either added
to the desktop, Quick launch toolbar (which I customize to my liking-along
with a custom toolbar I add) or show up on the main Start menu because they
are used so much. And in some cases added to the top of the Start menu
because I use them constantly (right click, pin to start menu). I also
remove anything that I access through a right click on the My Computer icon.
I do pretty much all of my PC "management" via the right click on the
desktop's My computer icon. BTW I turn on the desktop My Computer, My
Documents and Internet Explorer icons via the display settings, desktop,
customize options.

Sounds like a lot of work but it isn't (maybe 15 minutes), and well, its my
pc I want it to serve my needs! I presently have approx. 100 hundred
programs installed (according to my inventory software) and basically have
one or two click access to everything I use on a regular basis. 

Just remember anything that's a shortcut can be removed but can always be
replaced later. The entire "Programs" branch of the start menu are shortcut
icons.

HTH
John B.

-----Original Message-----
From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Rocky Smolin -
Beach Access Software
Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 11:46 PM
To: dba-tech
Subject: [dba-Tech] Start-->Programs

When I click Start-->>Programs there are now three columns of programs and
the third one if off the screen to the right.  Is there any way to change
the formatting of this to get them all on the screen?

TIA

Rocky

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Rocky Smolin
Beach Access Software
858-259-4334
www.e-z-mrp.com

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