Re: Start/All Programs/list of all programs

I have three full columns of programs and was wondering if Windows XP will automatically make a fourth column if I add more programs to my computer. If not, then where do I go to make shortcuts for my desktop so I won't forget that they are installed (Windows Explorer)?

 

Hi Karen,

Don't know if XP will create more columns, I don't think so, what will happen is XP will indicate continuation with the same type of arrow that indicates sub-menus, an example: next to Accessories.

Create a folder called Desk Top shortcuts and put shortcuts into that. You can create shortcuts by right clicking executables > send to, send to the Desktop and from there move it to this folder.

You can also use the QuickLaunch tool bar - has to be enabled, same method of move from Desktop to the QL, or make a shortcut to this new folder from there. I use the QL, I can't stand anything on the Desktop - nothing there other than the Rycycle Bin

Regards - Charles

 

What I have done is create folders for various things and but them over the Start Menu.

For example. These are folders that show up when I click on Start.

Audio Related
Cleaners
Games
Mail
Network Games
Printing & Web
System Tools.
XXX
XXXXXX
XXXX
The Xs represent various other things like special Web sites etc.

I then moved/created shortcuts to vairious things on the Desktop and then moved them into the proper folder. This way I only get one column when I click start. Keeps the Desktop much cleaner.

BillyBob

 

I have not tried this too many times so I hope it works because it shows more and better than I can write.

BillyBob

 

OK, but now that I have discovered that some of the newer programs installed are not showing in the columns, how do I find where they are so I can create a special folder?
In other words, where is the easiest place to look to do that?

Thanks

 

Right click on the start button and choose explore. Then, double click on programs.

 

Thanks, will do that.