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resonstruct Windows startmenu

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is there a way to customize the Windows (XPSP2) startmenu somehow?

I'm interested in remove built in links like 'my documents' and 'help and support' etc in the startmenu and add my own shortcuts there. I know I can do this via 'programs' but that's buried too deep and already full of other stuff.
is there any native way to do so in Windows?
are there any wellbehaved mods, themes or ways to remove and customize this via slipstreaming applications?
any hints are appreciated.
Nothing but a Heartache - Since I found my Baby ;)

resonstruct Windows startmenu

Reply #1 –
with the powertoys.

resonstruct Windows startmenu

Reply #2 –
Windows XP can do (most of) this right from the start menu properties.

Right-click on the start menu (while it's expanded). Select Properties -> Start menu (tab) -> Customize (button).

When I want to add a program to the menu I usually find the .exe right-click on it and pick 'pin to start menu' from the options.

And kwanbis' way works as well. I think it's the tweakui component.
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Eric

resonstruct Windows startmenu

Reply #3 –
thanks for your suggestions.

I wasn't able to do everything I want with powertoys tweak UI, there is no option to e.g. delete 'recently used documents' etc.

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Right-click on the start menu (while it's expanded). Select Properties -> Start menu (tab) -> Customize (button).
this way you don't have the option to delete or add things in other places than the program group.
edit: well, not much anyway.
Nothing but a Heartache - Since I found my Baby ;)

resonstruct Windows startmenu

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I wasn't able to do everything I want with powertoys tweak UI, there is no option to e.g. delete 'recently used documents' etc.
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Right click start - properties - customize - "list my most recently opened documents"
 

resonstruct Windows startmenu

Reply #5 –
x-setup also