[dba-Tech] Start-->Programs

John:

When I right-click Start I don't get a 'customize' option on the pop-up 
menu.

Rocky


John Bartow wrote:
> 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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