Start-All Programs Menu

[PeeDee]

My 'All Programs' window of items/programs (enacted from the Start Menu) runs
to 2 columns. I have noticed that the very last program at the bottom on the
second column is cut off by the botton edge of my screen, although there is
still space beyond the top edge of this 2-column list and the top edge of the
computer screen.
Any suggestions as to how I can either move this overall window higher so I
can see the very last program, or create a third column where I could also
see it better?
Thanks

 

[Terry R.]

The date and time was Friday, April 24, 2009 3:06:01 PM, and on a whim,
PeeDee pounded out on the keyboard:

My 'All Programs' window of items/programs (enacted from the Start Menu) runs
to 2 columns. I have noticed that the very last program at the bottom on the
second column is cut off by the botton edge of my screen, although there is
still space beyond the top edge of this 2-column list and the top edge of the
computer screen.
Any suggestions as to how I can either move this overall window higher so I
can see the very last program, or create a third column where I could also
see it better?
Thanks

Hi PeeDee,

I have all my frequent apps stored in one folder called "Frequently used
Programs", and all utility programs in a folder called "Utilities".
That reduces the size considerably.

You might be able to increase your screen resolution which would make
more fit on your screen also.


Terry R.

 

[PeeDee]

Terry R. thanks for taking the time to reply. I regret that your post
includes the tendency to preface your posts with remarks that are likely to
discredit that post, and imply an attitude about the question that's not very
helpful. Perhaps those comments need consideration?
I am aware of what you do and suggest. But, after several months
experiencing the view I outlined, and looking at several other sources and in
the MS resources, I decided to post a question. Others may find that they
have lost sight of a program on their menu, and appreciate a fix.

 

[Jose]

My 'All Programs' window of items/programs (enacted from the Start Menu) runs
to 2 columns. I have noticed that the very last program at the bottom on the
second column is cut off by the botton edge of my screen, although there is
still space beyond the top edge of this 2-column list and the top edge ofthe
computer screen.
Any suggestions as to how I can either move this overall window higher soI
can see the very last program, or create a third column where I could also
see it better?
Thanks

A couple extra ideas.

Maybe Windows is keeping your programs list "clean" for you. It will
only show you the 5 most recently used programs by default. It won't
start any higher than the top of the Programs section by default. How
rude.

If you are using the Classic Start menu, right click the Task Bar,
Properties, Start Menu, Customize, uncheck Use Personalized Menus at
the bottom (click the ? on these options to read about them). Also
uncheck Scroll Programs. Apply, OK, OK, etc., etc. Mine takes a
minute to apply everything.

If you are not using the Classic Start menu, still find the Scroll
Programs under Properties, Advanced and turn it off. The Use
Personalized option doesn't exist here.

Now see what that does for you. You may have to experiment.

The worst option I think would be to change your screen resolution,
but I think maybe this will get you going now that you understand it
better (I hope).

 

[Tim Meddick]

PeeDee,
Go to the folder where the actual shortcut files are stored by
choosing Start >> Settings >> Taskbar and Start Menu Then on the 'Start
Menu' tab click on the 'Customize' button then on 'Advanced' The 'Advanced'
button takes you to this folder so you can sort them out so not too many are
in the same folder. For instance; you could make a folder 'More' and place
all the 'loose' shortcuts into it, just leaving the folders. This would
probably shorten the list sufficiently so you could see all of them as you
open each folder.

 

[Terry R.]

The date and time was Friday, April 24, 2009 4:06:03 PM, and on a whim,
PeeDee pounded out on the keyboard:

Terry R. thanks for taking the time to reply. I regret that your post
includes the tendency to preface your posts with remarks that are likely to
discredit that post, and imply an attitude about the question that's not very
helpful. Perhaps those comments need consideration?
I am aware of what you do and suggest. But, after several months
experiencing the view I outlined, and looking at several other sources and in
the MS resources, I decided to post a question. Others may find that they
have lost sight of a program on their menu, and appreciate a fix.

It never ceases to amaze me when someone comments on "a whim". But tell
me, I dare say that you DIDN'T have a sudden impulse to post here,
regardless of whether you waited months trying to figure it out. I
think you need to lighten up a bit.

The suggestions I offered are both valid and will allow more room on the
Start Menu.

If you are viewing all of the Desktop but objects are flowing over,
maybe you need to ADJUST your monitor. I just threw that in "on a whim"...

Take it or leave it. I don't see the other responses so far offering more.


Terry R.

 

[Jose]

Terry R. thanks for taking the time to reply. I regret that your post
includes the tendency to preface your posts with remarks that are likely to
discredit that post, and imply an attitude about the question that's not very
helpful. Perhaps those comments need consideration?
I am aware of what you do and suggest. But, after several months
experiencing the view I outlined, and looking at several other sources and in
the MS resources, I decided to post a question. Others may find that they
have lost sight of a program on their menu, and appreciate a fix.

Oh yeah, over time, the offered programs will get a bit jumbled - it
should be from top to bottom folders (by number, then name) and
programs alphabetically. I forgot that until I saw mine was mixed up
a bit.

To "fix" that, right click any offered program and choose Sort by Name
to put it back to sorted properly mode. You can't undo this though.

Creating new folders for common individual programs (like games,
tools, etc.) is also a good idea to get things off the menu to reduce
the vertical footprint.

 

[PeeDee]

Jose, thanks very much. Your post suggested an approach to my situation that
allowed me to 'solve' this irritation. I can now see all of my programs
listed in the non-classic view (sorry, I forgot to say that I was using that
view). I didn't group things, a possible solution that I had tried, because
my work requires that, when I go to the list, I'm also, in a peripheral
sot-of-way, renewing my awareness of all available programs. Grouping things
seem to mean that I lost 'sight' of something I might use later. However, I
did clean house in the selection at the upper left of this view and that
provided the needed room for the rest of the items on the list.

 

[Jose]

Jose, thanks very much. Your post suggested an approach to my situation that
allowed me to 'solve' this irritation. I can now see all of my programs
listed in the non-classic view (sorry, I forgot to say that I was using that
view). I didn't group things, a possible solution that I had tried, because
my work requires that, when I go to the list, I'm also, in a peripheral
sot-of-way, renewing my awareness of all available programs. Grouping things
seem to mean that I lost 'sight' of something I might use later. However,I
did clean house in the selection at the upper left of this view and that
provided the needed room for the rest of the items on the list.

Yippee!

 

[Randall Flagg]

Terry R. thanks for taking the time to reply. I regret that your post
includes the tendency to preface your posts with remarks that are likely to
discredit that post, and imply an attitude about the question that's not very
helpful. Perhaps those comments need consideration?

HOLY CRAP! You are one SENSITIVE weenie! CHILL.

TerryR thinks that is cute (his software is set to do it
automatically) and has used it for longer than I care to remember.
Yeah, it's obnoxious, but everyone he replies to gets it.