xp start/programs

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I recently upgraded from 98 to xp. My problem is trying to
advance through the program list from the start button. I
have alot of programs installed and can only access the
first half showing on the screen.
 
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I recently upgraded from 98 to xp. My problem is trying to
advance through the program list from the start button. I
have alot of programs installed and can only access the
first half showing on the screen.
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first you can change screen resolution to make all
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programes appear or change the screen size (17")
 
You need to set the properties of your Start Menu to NOT
ALLOW SCROLLING in your Programs Menu. Right-Click in
the taskbar (an empty spot), choose PROPERTIES, then
START MENU tab. Then click CUSTOMIZE. Scroll down and DE-
SELECT the checkbox for Scroll Programs Menu. While
you're there, DE-SELECT Use Personalized Menus as well...
another annoying feature Microsoft thinks we can't live
without.... YEAH-RIGHT!!

Good Luck!
 
sandy said:
I recently upgraded from 98 to xp. My problem is trying to
advance through the program list from the start button. I
have alot of programs installed and can only access the
first half showing on the screen.
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I'd suggest that you right-click the start button, choose explore,
then create some folders in documents and settings\ \start menu
programs. Say, if you have a number of video players, create a folder
called Videos, then drag and drop your shortcuts inside.

Barring that, right-click your start menu\ programs list to sort by
name, then access them alphabetically by typing the first letter to
bring you to programs in that section of the alphabet.
 
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