Windows 7: Removing Left Plane in Window 7's Start Menu

ScottishStump · 18 Mar 2011

Is there a way to change the start menu so that the left plane (the one with "All Programs", "Recently Open Programs" and the like) so that it's not there anymore? I got rid of all the components inside the space, but now it's just a large white box and is a bit of an eyesore.

Here is an example of what I got and what I would like to have:

Removing Left Plane in Window 7's Start Menu-oldstart-newstart.png

Main focus would be doing this on 32-bit Ultimate, but having it work for 64-bit Home Premium as well would be nice.

Irene · 18 Mar 2011

I think this might do it for you :
How to Customize Windows 7 Start Menu For Better Efficiency

Not sure about the above, but a possible alternative :
Get the Classic Start Menu in Windows 7 - How-To Geek

Bongo · 18 Mar 2011

Welcome to the Seven Forums
If you are using the default aero theme I can change that for you.
If you are using a custom theme you will need to ask the
theme maker. It's not cool to change someone else work.
&
You will need to do 1 of these 2 ways of Enabling custom themes for it to work.
Enabling Custom Themes - Windows 7
Or
Theme - How to Apply Custom Themes

Here it is

Removing Left Plane in Window 7's Start Menu-capture.png

If you look at the top the 1st time you open it there is a clear spot after that is not there. Let me know,
Jerry

Removing Left Plane in Window 7's Start Menu-3.png

ScottishStump · 20 Mar 2011

The theme I am using is the default Windows Aero theme with some small tweaks I've made via the Advance System Properties, as well as replacing of the Start "orb" with a custom one I made.

By the way, where do I go get that theme? I got UxStyle Core installed, just need the files to go about changing the Start Menu.

Bongo · 20 Mar 2011

Here you go put the 2 ((screenshot) 1 NoProgramList folder & 1 NoProgramList.theme) in C:\Windows\Resources\Themes it will then show up in Personalization as NoProgramList. Then do your tweaks in Advance System Properties This theme will not change your Start button.
Jerry

ScottishStump · 29 Mar 2011

Works great, looks FANTASTIC! Getting the transparent square on the first load up, though, but other than that it's absolutely perfect! Thanks very, very much!

Bongo · 29 Mar 2011

Quote: Originally Posted by ScottishStump

Works great, looks FANTASTIC! Getting the transparent square on the first load up, though, but other than that it's absolutely perfect! Thanks very, very much!

You are Welcome
Jerry

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