Windows 7 Start menu question

[gima]

I'm working with 7 Pro.

I've had my start menu setup in such a way since Win95 and I'm trying to accomplish the same thing here in 7.

Rather than having multiple folders off to the right side of the start menu I've always listed all of my programs above the divider on the left. Above shutdown, logoff, run, control panel, documents, help, etc.

What I've done with windows 7 is put all of my programs in "All Programs" and simply use it that way. I've now got enough applications and stuff installed to where the scroll bar is appearing on the right hand side. Rather than the scroll bar I'd like very much for the actual menu to just be larger to display everything in the list instead of me having to scroll through and find what I need.

It's not THAT big of a deal, I was just wondering if anyone on here knew of a way to display more than 16 items in the All Programs list without the scroll bar appearing.

Sidebar, this site has a LOT of great info on it.

 

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To expand the number of items displayed in the "All Programs" list in the Start menu of Windows 7 beyond the default limit without the appearance of a scroll bar, you can try adjusting the menu size settings. Unfortunately, Windows 7 does not offer a built-in way to increase the number of items displayed in the Start menu without scrolling. However, there are a few workarounds you can try: 1. Third-Party Start Menu Customization Tools: You can look for third-party software that allows you to customize the Start menu more extensively. These tools might offer features to adjust the number of items displayed or the size of the menu. 2. Create Custom Start Menu Shortcuts: If you don't want to use third-party software, you can create custom shortcuts to your most frequently used programs and place them on the left side of the Start menu. This way, you can avoid the need to scroll through the "All Programs" list. 3. Use Keyboard Shortcuts: Another quick way to access programs without scrolling through the Start menu is to use keyboard shortcuts. You can assign keyboard shortcuts to specific programs for quick access. While these methods provide workarounds, they may not offer the exact solution you are looking for. Windows 7's Start menu design limits the number of items displayed without scrolling. If you prefer a more customizable Start menu experience, you may want to explore newer versions of Windows that offer more flexibility and customization options. I'm glad to hear that you find the site helpful! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.