exclude programs from start menu list?

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  1. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Enterprise
       #1

    exclude programs from start menu list?


    Hello.

    Is there a way to exclude some programs from automatically showing up in start menu?
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    Posts : 266
    XP / Windows 7 Pro RTM
       #2

    Only if their installer gives you that choice.
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  3. Posts : 91
    Windows 7 Final
       #3

    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! :)
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  4. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Enterprise
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    Peaches said:
    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.
    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).
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  5. Posts : 91
    Windows 7 Final
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    runetov said:
    no, it's not pinning. I'm talking about feature which automaticallly puts frequently used programs to start menu.
    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. :)
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  6.    #6

    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
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  7. Posts : 4,573
       #7

    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
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  8. Posts : 139
    windows 7 Ultimate 32bit
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    exclude programs from start menu list?-recent.pngexclude programs from start menu list?-recent2.png
    u mean this?
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  9. Posts : 4,573
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    runetov said:
    Is there a way to exclude some programs from automatically showing up in start menu?
    So many responses, but only one that answers the question.

    exclude programs from start menu list?
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  10. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Enterprise
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Antman said:
    To automatically and permanently exclude a program from appearing there:

    Registry Key:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileAssociation\
    Thanks, I'm sure that's it.
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