Windows 7: exclude programs from start menu list?

Hello.

Is there a way to exclude some programs from automatically showing up in start menu?

Only if their installer gives you that choice.

If you open up the Start Menu, right-click inside of the white space in it and select properties. I think that if you un-check the store recently used programs and items boxes then this might clear your Start Menu. I'm not sure if this works or not, but I think it does. To put programs there, just right-click them and select 'Pin to Start Menu'.

Hope I helped!

no, it's not pinning. I'm talking about feature which automaticallly puts frequently used programs to start menu.

P.S. old TweakUI for Windows XP has this feature (to exclude).

Yes, I know that's what you were talking about, that's why I put the first part in there. If you go into properties and un-check the 'Store and Display Recently Used Programs' box, then your problem should be fixed.

I think i know what you mean Right click the program you doesn't want to be showed in the start menu, and click on "Remove from this List."

Hope i Helped

- Sergio

To automatically and permanently exclude a program from appearing there:

[Start] [Run] [Regedit]

Registry Key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileAssociation\

In the right pane, double click AddRemoveApps

The [Value Data] box contains a list of the default entries

To add a program to the list, type a semicolon followed by the name of the program executable

Example: To add Notepad, the entry would be ;notepad.exe
Add as many programs as you like and click [OK]
Exit Registry and Reboot

u mean this?

So many responses, but only one that answers the question.

exclude programs from start menu list?

Thanks, I'm sure that's it.