How Do You Customize The Windows XP Start Menu?
Customize the Windows XP Start menu to keep your most frequently used applications easily accessible. Add or “pin” shortcuts to programs to the Start menu, change the position of shortcuts and create your own submenus to keep the desktop tool organized and helpful. Add a program to the Windows Start menu. “Pin” a shortcut to an application such as Microsoft Word directly to the Start menu to avoid slow navigation through submenus. Navigate the Start menu to the application link. Right-click on the link name (Microsoft Word in this case) and select “Pin to Start Menu.” Alternately, a shortcut can be added to the Start menu by dragging it from the desktop. Organize shortcuts and Windows Start menu items. Left-click and hold the item or shortcut that you want to move. Drag the item to a new location. A black line will mark the insertion point. Release the mouse button when the insertion point is in the desired location. Create a submenu. Right-click on the Start button and select “Propert