How to Build a PC Menu

Many users have the Windows operating system installed on a PC, but that does not imply that it is used similarly across the board. For convenience and personalization, a user might wish to create a menu that shows programs, functions and features that get the most traffic. A business user might need fast access to productivity applications, while household users might prefer multimedia programs to watch movies and listen to music. You can customize a menu for your PC if you are not pleased with the default setup in Windows.

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  Click "Start." Select "All Programs." Find the icon for a program. Right-click the icon. Select "Pin to Start Menu." The program will always appear at the front after opening the menu.

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  Click "Start." Right-click on a blank area of the "Start" menu. Select "Properties." Click the "Customize" button. Scroll through and select options to appear on or remove from the Start menu. Click "OK."

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  Click "Start." Right-click on a blank area of the "Start" menu. Select "Properties." Click to add check marks in the boxes in the "Privacy" section. Click "Apply" and "OK" to have the "Start" menu conveniently display recently opened programs and documents.