Windows XP Home.. "All Programs"

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Alec Hall

When I use "All Programs" from 'Start' I've got so much listed that it's
a mess.
I'd like to make new folders.. Such as 'Utilities' and move appropriate
programs into the new 'Utilities' folder. (I'm sure I used to do this
easily in '95')
I've created a folder ('Utilities') in Program Files using windows
explorer but that isn't visible in "All Programs".
I've tried installing into 'Utilities' but it just resides in the 'All
Programs' list. (It says it's in 'Utilities' but 'Utilities' isn't
visible.
I'm an old crusty without much hair. If I don't get 'help' I'll be bald!
Thanks and regards
alec
 
Open Windows Explorer, click the plus sign next to your user name under
Documents and Settings. You should see Start Menu in the list and should be
able to make any changes, make new folders, move items to new folders and
consolidate as desired from here.
 
Thanks Michael,
Works wonders and I still have some hair.
Tell me please.. How did you know that?
I've had several books from the Library and none of them
even gave me a hint.
I didn't even know there WAS another folder of 'Program files'!
OR is it the same but different usage?
XP somewhat mystifies me I'm afraid.
Regards
alec
 
C:\Program Files is where programs are stored.. the Start Menu in Documents
and Settings is where the icons that link to the programs in Program Files
are stored..
 
You're welcome, Alex.

For years, it has been my practice to work within Explorer for such issues.
Even though it is possible to organize the Start Menu from within that menu,
I find it simpler to do so from Windows Explorer.

The Program Files folder is different and is always located in the root
drive, for example, it is a sub-folder on the C drive in default setups.
However, each user has a start menu and you should understand, these are
simply shortcuts to the actual programs, hence you are not moving the
applications, only the shortcuts to them.

It appears, many books don't spend much time on the issue of organizing the
start menu or if they do, the information is located in some obscure section
of the book.
 
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