Hello, Steve,
My interpretation of your problem is that you are in need of an adjustment
to the "number of programs that you use most often". That's the programs
shown below the divider line and just above "All Programs". To adjust the
number do this: On the Taskbar (in a blank area) right click and click
"Properties" on the popup menu. You will get a
"Customize Start Menu" dialog box. On the "General" tab, under "Programs",
you can adjust the "Number of programs on Start menu". I prefer to have more
programs shown above the divider line, and having an abundance there
generates a cautioning popup that I don't have enough room. Try reducing the
number to be shown below the divider line downward from what you have now
until you reach a number that doesn't generate the warning.
Let us know if this solves your dilemma.
Dorothy
Steve UK said:
and it's not really messy. it only shows six shortcuts in the bottom pane,
the rest are invisible anyway.