>Start>Programs how to???

Neophyte would like to know:

>Start>programs I have so many programs opening left to right that now I can no longer see them all.
I would like to do this if possible:

1. >Start>Classification>(business, utility, etc.)>Programs

Thank you again in advance for any help.
JBC

 

Click on Start : Taskbar and Startmenu : Start Menu ; Advanced ; programs; and add any folders such as you state, then drag the programs you want to those folders.
Cheers
Robert

 

JBC, If you really want to see them all move your mouse pointer down to the Control panel at the bottom of your screen (usually). As the mouse pointer moves into the Control panel, it will change into a double pointed arrow. Catch it as it changes into a double arrow by holding down the left button of your mouse. Hold down the left button and move the pointer slightly upwards and this will double the area of your Control panel. Let the button off and you will have double the size. You can double, or triple, the size. Whatever you want.

A far better idea, IMHO, is to close the maximum number of icons, if possible.

Try Starter from http://codestuff.netfirms.com/news.shtml to manage what starts up ( and what doesn't} by ticking/unticking.

MG will have startup alternatives, but this is what I use. Bazza

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I've been trying to improve my limited understanding of the various parts of the registry and how they work. I have much to learn. I'm currently studying "Mystery Behind Window's Registry".

One tool I've had for a long time is Mike Lin's Startup Control Panel, which helps me to prevent all the unneeded 'stuff' that thinks it just HAS to load at startup. Another feature is the ability to choose which portion of the registry a program loads from at startup. This is the focus of my question for the day.

Given that a modern XP machine loads a ton o' stuff for it's own purposes, and that I load a variety of security apps and tools and services, how can/should I arrange the various types of programs to get the most efficient startup?

I use a small program called "Push the Freakin' Button" to automate most dialogue boxes, and it seems to work well. Sometimes, however, it just takes so long for some apps to load that the window gets closed before the process has completed. For instance, SpywareBlaster not having time to enable all protection before the timer closes the window. I adjust the delay times, but some days it just seems to load the screen with pending apps.

Which programs should run from Startup ( Common), which from HKCU, HKLM. Since I am the only user, do any need to start from Startup (user)? Which loads first, or has priority?

I've asked this elsewhere, but have yet to get a reply. Anyone?


Muchos gracias por su tiempo.
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Thanks to all that answered. -- Robert from "down under" you seems to hit on just what I would like to have happen. Too bad that MS didn't make a classification area prior to programs so one could organize "more betta!" ;(
The other suggestions all have merit to other irritates that I have -- and will try all. Thank everybody.
Respectfully,
JBC

 

thanks this is exactly what i was looking for! you answered my question before i knew what to ask! **smoooch** <--- a big kiss for you!

 

I'm blushing. . Glad to be of help. Bazza

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