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AnswerHow can I add items to the start menu in Windows Vista?

  • Tuesday, December 09, 2008 1:00 AMKeith-Support EngineerMSFTUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
     
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    In Windows XP I could take the steps below to access the start menu:

    ·         Open Windows Explorer

    ·         Open C:

    ·         Open Documents and Settings

    ·         Open Keith (My user name)

     

    I have since upgraded to Windows Vista and I’m unable to locate the same folder, are there a different set of steps that need to be taken to change the start menu In Windows Vista?

    • Edited byMichael - Support EngineerMSFT, ModeratorTuesday, December 09, 2008 4:31 PMChanged Title
    • Edited byKeith-Support EngineerMSFTTuesday, December 09, 2008 4:57 PM
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  • Tuesday, December 09, 2008 1:00 AMKeith-Support EngineerMSFTUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
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    There are a few different ways the start menu can be accessed in Windows Vista:

     

    ·         Open Windows Explorer

    ·         Open C

    ·         Open Users

    ·         Open Keith (provided this is the same user name)

    ·         Open AppData

    ·         Open Roaming

    ·         Open Microsoft

    ·         Open Windows

     

    From here we will see a folder titled “Start Menu”

     

    Another, way to access this “Start Menu” folder would be to:

     

    ·         Right click the Start Pearl

    ·         Select ‘Explore’ or ‘Open’

    ·         From here the ‘Start Menu’ should be open

     

    If you need to make modifications to the Start Menu for multiple users:

     

    ·         Right click the ‘Start Pearl’

    ·         Select ‘Explore all Users ’ or ‘Open all User’

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  • Tuesday, December 16, 2008 6:01 PMHari Maurya Users MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers MedalsUsers Medals
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    You can also add Item form Program files to start menu by doing a right clickon particular application and select " Pin to start menu ".

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    • Proposed As Answer byHari Maurya Tuesday, December 16, 2008 6:02 PM
    • Proposed As Answer byRonnie VernonMVP, ModeratorTuesday, December 16, 2008 7:53 PM
    • Unproposed As Answer byRonnie VernonMVP, ModeratorTuesday, December 16, 2008 7:52 PM
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