You can easily configure the Windows 7 Start menu, changing the look and putting your favorite programs front and center.

Every program you install in Windows 7 creates its own Start menu folder or at least its own free-floating shortcut. Some programs nicely ask you where you want to install their shortcuts, but ...

The Programs and Features tool lists all the apps on your PC. It’s a quick and easy way to manage installed programs, updates, and Windows features with just a few clicks.

Several third-party utilities can serve as Start menu replacements for Windows 8 users who aren't as keen on the new Start screen.

TTGSteve asked the Windows forum to recommend a good Start Menu program for Windows 8.

Not happy with the Windows 10 Start menu? Open Shell is a free Start menu alternative worth trying.

C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu. In the first window, right-click on the Programs folder and click Cut from the pop-up menu.

Learn how to remove unwanted Programs from Recommended Programs List in Open With box in Windows 11/10. Edit Registry or use OpenWithView.

The Start menu in NT is largely the same as it is in 95, but by default the “Programs” menu is split up into apps installed for all users and apps installed for the current user.