On top of the Start key - how to create expanding shortcuts?

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Jack S.

I like it when I can click Start, a Folder, then expand into other areas. I
can do it with some programs but I can't seem to make it work with Folders
with my documents in them. Is it possible?
 
Jack
I believe what you are asking is how to add folders to your Start Menu. This is a fairly easy process.

Point to and right-click the Start button. Select Explore.
From the location that is now highlighted in Windows Explorer you can create folders. If you want a new folder right on the Start menu then click on the File menu, point to New, then select Folder. You can also create new folders under any of the subfolders under Start Menu as well. Just select the location where you want to create a new folder and create it.

It's that simple.

Hope that helps.

Pete Choppin, MCP
http://www.websolutionpro.com

----- Jack S. wrote: -----

I like it when I can click Start, a Folder, then expand into other areas. I
can do it with some programs but I can't seem to make it work with Folders
with my documents in them. Is it possible?
 
R-click Taskbar, Properties, Advanced, Start menu settings, scroll to
"Expand My Documents" Check box
 
I like it when I can click Start, a Folder, then expand into other areas. I
can do it with some programs but I can't seem to make it work with Folders
with my documents in them. Is it possible?
Click to expand...
I believe what you are asking is how to add folders to your Start Menu.
Click to expand...

I found out what was the problem. If I add a Folder that is a shortcut it doesn't
work. If I had a normal folder I can add shortcuts within the folder. But I don't
want a standalone folder in the Start menu. Only Folders that are shortcuts. Is this
possible? You see I backup my files and I don't want to store stuff in the Start
Menu. There are specific areas that are organized for different subjects.
This is a fairly easy process.
Point to and right-click the Start button. Select Explore.
From the location that is now highlighted in Windows Explorer you can create
Click to expand...
folders. If you want a new folder right on the Start menu then click on the File
menu, point to New, then select Folder. You can also create new folders under any of
the subfolders under Start Menu as well. Just select the location where you want to
create a new folder and create it.
 
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