Show Start Menu's "All Programs" in two panes

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When I select "All Programs" in the Start menu, the list of programs all
appear in one column. This remains true even as new programs are added; that
now I have to point to up and down arrows and scroll throught the list.

In an earlier PC, I remember that the All Programs list would appear in two
panes, not just one, making it easier to see all programs and quickly select
any in the list. How do I restore this feature?
 
Re: Show Start Menu's "All Programs" in two panes

The classic view is still available. Right click the taskbar, select
properties, start menu tab.

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Ron Badour
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Windows Desktop Experience


"hmm" <hmm@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> When I select "All Programs" in the Start menu, the list of programs all
> appear in one column. This remains true even as new programs are added;
> that
> now I have to point to up and down arrows and scroll throught the list.
>
> In an earlier PC, I remember that the All Programs list would appear in
> two
> panes, not just one, making it easier to see all programs and quickly
> select
> any in the list. How do I restore this feature?
 
RE: Show Start Menu's "All Programs" in two panes

Try this:
Rightclick on Start button > Properties > Start Menu tab > Customized...
button > Advanced tab > Under "Start menu items", scroll down and uncheck the
box before "Scroll Programs" > OK button > Apply button > OK button.
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Rey


"hmm" wrote:

> When I select "All Programs" in the Start menu, the list of programs all
> appear in one column. This remains true even as new programs are added; that
> now I have to point to up and down arrows and scroll throught the list.
>
> In an earlier PC, I remember that the All Programs list would appear in two
> panes, not just one, making it easier to see all programs and quickly select
> any in the list. How do I restore this feature?
 
Re: Show Start Menu's "All Programs" in two panes

On Sep 17, 10:55 am, hmm <h...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> When I select "All Programs" in theStartmenu, the list of programs all
> appear in one column.  This remains true even as new programs are added; that
> now I have to point to up and down arrows and scroll throught the list.
>
> In an earlier PC, I remember that the All Programs list would appear in two
> panes, not just one, making it easier to see all programs and quickly select
> any in the list.  How do I restore this feature?

Hi,

Use Vista Start Menu program -
http://www.VistaStartMenu.com/
 
Re: Show Start Menu's "All Programs" in two panes

hmm wrote:
> When I select "All Programs" in the Start menu, the list of programs all
> appear in one column. This remains true even as new programs are added; that
> now I have to point to up and down arrows and scroll throught the list.
>
> In an earlier PC, I remember that the All Programs list would appear in two
> panes, not just one, making it easier to see all programs and quickly select
> any in the list. How do I restore this feature?

Try creating folders in the list (it works just like a Windows Explorer
window). Then drag your program shortcuts into the folders. That will
allow the list to have fly outs where your programs can be organized
into categories (productivity, graphics, games, Internet etc).

If you prefer the Windows Explorer interface you can edit the "all
Programs" list using the "Explore all" and "Explore user" options on the
"Start" button's context menu (right click the button).
 
RE: Show Start Menu's "All Programs" in two panes

Thanks Rey. That did the trick!

"Rey Santos" wrote:

> Try this:
> Rightclick on Start button > Properties > Start Menu tab > Customized...
> button > Advanced tab > Under "Start menu items", scroll down and uncheck the
> box before "Scroll Programs" > OK button > Apply button > OK button.
> --
> Rey
>
>
> "hmm" wrote:
>
> > When I select "All Programs" in the Start menu, the list of programs all
> > appear in one column. This remains true even as new programs are added; that
> > now I have to point to up and down arrows and scroll throught the list.
> >
> > In an earlier PC, I remember that the All Programs list would appear in two
> > panes, not just one, making it easier to see all programs and quickly select
> > any in the list. How do I restore this feature?
 
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