'All programs' task bar in the start menu

[Guest]

I upgraded to win xp pro from win 98se. None of the programs i used to use
are in the 'all programs' task bar. I see them still on my hard drive but i
can't open them to use. looking for help thanks

 

[Rich Barry]

Keith, since most programs make entries in the Registry, you have to
reinstall most of your old programs that's if they are
compatible with WinXP.

 

[Guest]

I would suggest only do each program as you need it, because it's less
tedious and lets you give each one a workout to check it runs alright. And
it's less irritating than loading them by the dozen, finding nothing works
and not knowing which one is the cause of the problem.