All programs

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Open Windows Explorer, click the plus sign next to Documents and Settings,
click the plus sign next to your user name, the name under which you are
currently logged on, click the plus sign next to Start Menu and then the one
next to Programs, then make any new folders you wish and drag the current
shortcuts to them.

--
Michael Solomon MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User
Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/

"kanga" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:371901c47f12$83297e50$a301280a@phx.gbl...
>I have loads and loads of programs listed in 'all
> programs' in the start menu. A lot of these, however,
> could be lumped together ie burning software,
> spyware/adware, games, security etc etc.
>
> Please could someone let me know whether it is possible to
> create categories/tasks in the 'all programs' listing and
> then sort each program into the relevant category
>
> If it is poss, please could someone tell me how to do it
>
> Thanks

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize (More info?)

Alot of programs will install under all users though and this won't grab
them all. You'll have to be sure to also modify Document and Settings\All
Users\Start Menu\Programs.

If your the only person using your computer you might find it useful to
empty out the All Users start menu, I have and it's alot more manageable.


"Michael Solomon (MS-MVP Windows Shell/User)" <user@#notme.com> wrote in
message news:e2RQEWxfEHA.2604@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Open Windows Explorer, click the plus sign next to Documents and Settings,
> click the plus sign next to your user name, the name under which you are
> currently logged on, click the plus sign next to Start Menu and then the
one
> next to Programs, then make any new folders you wish and drag the current
> shortcuts to them.
>
> --
> Michael Solomon MS-MVP
> Windows Shell/User
> Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>
> "kanga" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:371901c47f12$83297e50$a301280a@phx.gbl...
> >I have loads and loads of programs listed in 'all
> > programs' in the start menu. A lot of these, however,
> > could be lumped together ie burning software,
> > spyware/adware, games, security etc etc.
> >
> > Please could someone let me know whether it is possible to
> > create categories/tasks in the 'all programs' listing and
> > then sort each program into the relevant category
> >
> > If it is poss, please could someone tell me how to do it
> >
> > Thanks
>
>

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize (More info?)

Thanks to everyone who posted a reply to my question.

As I share my PC (but have overall control!) I moved all
programs into Documents and Settings/All users/Start menu
and then set about adding new folders and moving programs
around.

It seems to have worked out fine

Thanks once again
>-----Original Message-----
>Kanga--
>
>One of best chapters I've seen on this in detail without
reg hacks here:
>
>http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesTitle/productCd-
0764537482,page-authorInfo.html
>
>
>Chad Harris
>_________________________
>
>
>"kanga" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message
>news:371901c47f12$83297e50$a301280a@phx.gbl...
>I have loads and loads of programs listed in 'all
>programs' in the start menu. A lot of these, however,
>could be lumped together ie burning software,
>spyware/adware, games, security etc etc.
>
>Please could someone let me know whether it is possible to
>create categories/tasks in the 'all programs' listing and
>then sort each program into the relevant category
>
>If it is poss, please could someone tell me how to do it
>
>Thanks
>
>
>.
>