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WindowsXP automatically adds Programs to Start Menu?

by Sep 14, 2011 5:01PM PDT

Is there a way to stop Windows XPro from automatically adding programs I use to my start menu?

Thanks for any ideas, let me know if i can clear anything up.

Washakaie

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So that Personalized feature?
by Forum moderator Sep 15, 2011 1:10AM PDT
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excellent, fixed auto start menu tracking
by Waskaie Sep 15, 2011 11:30AM PDT

THANK YOU R.Proffitt aka Bob.... much appreciated. I can usually figure this stuff out myself, but there was no way that was happening here.

Fixed exactly what I was hoping it would. SCORE

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If you mean
by Forum moderator Sep 15, 2011 5:32AM PDT

when you install programs, then watch the install procedure carefully. Many software installation procedures show options, eg Add to Start Menu, or Add Shortcut to Desktop, and so on.

If you are given the option then you can choose to refuse those. If you are not, then you can't stop it. But since those entries in the Start Menu are shortcuts only you can right click them and delete them.

Mark

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