XP Question

[Maggotry]

Right-click Start > Open > double-click Programs. Why doesn't everything on my Programs menu appear here like it does in 98SE and ME?

 

[sohcrates]

i think i know what your getting at

the reason is that there are multiple start menus. one for your logon, one for other people's logons, and one for something like "all users"

does that make sense?

In 98 / ME, everything shows up as one common start menu..while 2k/XP splits it up by users versus all users

 

[jfall]

Not really sure what your trying to say.. but maybe your talking about the personalized menus. Are you saying that you see an arrow that you can click to show you more programs? If so, that is there basically to hide programs that aren't used very often so your programs menu doesn't get too cluttered up. You can turn it off in your taskbar settings...

 

[Maggotry]

<< Not really sure what your trying to say.. but maybe your talking about the personalized menus. Are you saying that you see an arrow that you can click to show you more programs? If so, that is there basically to hide programs that aren't used very often so your programs menu doesn't get too cluttered up. You can turn it off in your taskbar settings... >>



No, that's not what I mean. I don't know the name of this particular screen I'm trying to describe. All I can say is do what I wrote in my first post. If you notice, you only get a few of the things that are actually in your Programs menu. The reason I want to know, is because I like to create folders to place in this menu then move things into it. For example, when I install a game, it creates a new folder on the Programs menu. Soon, you'll have 5 - 10 entries for games. So, what I like to do is, create a folder in the programs menu called "Mag's Games" then move all my games into it. It helps keep the programs menu clean. I've always done it using the method I described above, but in XP, not all of the folders show up. I really don't know how else to describe it, I guess it's just something you have to see.

 

[jfall]

Ok, I know exactly what you mean now. I noticed the exact same problem myself. I also do not know why this happens, but I suspect that it is something with user groups.

What you can do though, is make your games folder, and just from the actual programs menu, drag the game into the games folder. It makes for more work then normal, but this is the only way that I could get around it.

 

[Maggotry]

I think you and sohcrates are right. It must have something to do with the users. I'd still like to know how to make everything show up though!

 

[flippinfleck]

My Computer -> (XP DRIVE) -> Documents And Settings -> All Users -> Start Menu -> Programs

You will see a list of Everything that Every User gets on your computer. If you can't find something in your own personal start menu when you open it like you are, it will be in the folder referenced above.

edit
And yes, Sochrates said it best (cuz he was first). It has everything to do with the users setup that XP (and 2K) use. If you were to install AIM, for instance, it would only go into your personal folder. That prevents other users who log onto your computer from using your programs. They would have to install it for themselves if they wanted to use it.

 

[Maggotry]

<< My Computer -> (XP DRIVE) -> Documents And Settings -> All Users -> Start Menu -> Programs

You will see a list of Everything that Every User gets on your computer. If you can't find something in your own personal start menu when you open it like you are, it will be in the folder referenced above.

edit
And yes, Sochrates said it best (cuz he was first). It has everything to do with the users setup that XP (and 2K) use. If you were to install AIM, for instance, it would only go into your personal folder. That prevents other users who log onto your computer from using your programs. They would have to install it for themselves if they wanted to use it. >>



This is exactly what I was looking for! 😀😀 Thanks!!!! 😀😀