Windows XP Pro - Programs Menu - Advice Please

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Dermot

My listing of installed Applications lists the last installed programme at
the end of the programme listing.
Can anyone tell me if there is a way to arrange the Start |
Programs..............listing
in alphabetical order?
Thansk in advance.
 
Ah, I found my notes...........can anyone explain how the procedure below
puts the Start | Programs menu ........... in Alphabetical order?

1. Regedit | HKCU \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ Current Version \
Explorer \ MenuOrder...........

2. Edit Menu | Select Permissions | MenuOrder Dialog appears | Click Advanced
The "Advanced Security Settings For MenuOrder" Dialog appears. Click the
option "Inherit From Parent Folder" check box.

3. A "Security" Dialog appears...Click Copy

4. Click Ok, returning to the "Permissions For MenuOrder" dialog, clear all
check ooxes associated with accounts in my name. Done!
 
Hi Leonard

Thanks for the reply....I knew there had to be a simple way....

Can you explain a little further, the procedure in my second posting above
and does the following....
1. Put the programs in Alphabetical order.
2. Advantages / Disadvantages of making these changes to the MenuOrder in
the registry?

Thanks in advance
 
I have no clue and don't care, since the procedure I provided works and
doesn't require editing the registry.
 
Hi Leonard
I suppose that's a good point...why bother!

I think the only difference is that it affects all the menus.

Thanks again

Have a good New Year when it comes.
 
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