How to /really/ customize Start , Part 1

[David J. Braden]

Hi,
The Start window on my computer has 7 areas, some of which I would like
to be able to possibly rearrange and customize. To keep question and
answer threads focused, I'm breaking up the questions into 2 or 3 parts.
Here's Part 1.

(1) At the bottom, spanning the entire window, is a single-line section
containing "Log Off" and "Turn Off Computer". I would like to get rid of
"Log Off" and replace it with "Stand By" (which we see when we invoke
"Turn Off Computer". If that isn't possible, can I at least get it in
that pane?

I'm ok, for now ( ), with the two panes on the top-left.


(2) Top-right pane: This is the one that, by default, has "My
Documents", "Favorites", etc. Is there a way to get a user-defined
shortcut, ideally with my own icon, into the top level of that pane?

More questions follow, though answers to these may obviate them.

Oh yeah, *please* let me know if this is the most appropriate forum for
these questions. There seems to be a lot of overlap among many of the XP
forums.

TIA
Dave Braden

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

The Start button menu is very restricted as far as customizations are concerned.

MVP Kelly has a utility that will allow you to 'replace' 2 of the allowed items (My Pictures and My Music) in the top right section with a folder of your choice.

Go to the following webpage and look on Line 2, right side. Add Folder to Start Menu - Replace MP or MM. Click the MM and MP links to download the 2 .vbs files, smfoldermm.vbs and smfoldermp.vbs. Double click each file to run.


Troubleshooting Windows XP, Tweaks and Fixes for Windows XP:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

 

[David J. Braden]

Thanks, Ronnie. The note on the menu's limited customization options
helps, too. Still, I have one more request that may be able to be done,
in new thread.

Thanks again,
DaveB