Customizing the Start Menu

WINV-6.1

The left column of the Start menu is separated into two lists (New!): pinned items above the separator line and most frequently used items below. The pinned items remain on the Start menu, like a push pin holds paper on a bulletin board, until you unpin them. The right column of the Start menu provides easy access to folders, Windows settings, help information, and search functionality. You can add shortcuts to programs, files, or folders to the Start menu or customize the way the Start menu looks and functions.

Choose a Start Menu Style

Right-click the Start button, and then click Properties.
Click the

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