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How do I add a folder/menu to the "Programs" menu

In WinXP I could do it with my eyes shut in "C:\Docs and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs"
When I attempt to do the same in Win7 64bit "C:\Users\All Users\Start Menu" is a link -- "access denied"

Image is my old XP structure
Start- Programs 1Apr2013.PNG

I am using Classic Shell Start (Sourceforge) -- just to annoy the younger players

Will appreciate any help,
 
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Hi,

If I read you correctly you can navigate to:

C:\Users\"Computer name"\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs

Create a new folder in the folder named Programs and it will appear in Start> All programs

See ive created a folder called "Boo" and my "computer name" is scotty:

BOO.png

   Note
AppData maybe hidden, if so go to control panel, icons view and locate Folder Options. Once opened
click the view tab and click Show hidden files,folders, or drives.


Hope this helps?

P.S. Do you like Batman TAS? :)

Cheers

Dave
 
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Glad to have helped
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
OS
Windows 7 Professional 64bit
CPU
AMD Athlon (tm) X2 5200+ Dual Core 2712 Mhz
Motherboard
Asus
Memory
4GB
Graphics Card(s)
Nividia GeForce 8600 GTS- DIED 25/7/2013 R.I.P
Sound Card
None
Monitor(s) Displays
22" Yuraku LCD (Dont ask)
Screen Resolution
1280x960
Hard Drives
2TB WD Caviar green
PSU
Windy up type
Case
Scout cm Storm
Cooling
Hair dryer on full cool power ;-)
Keyboard
QWERTY
Mouse
Microsoft Special
Internet Speed
BT Infinity 9.38Mb/s Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!
Antivirus
MSE
Browser
Internet Explore 10 and Chrome
Other Info
Don't shout...I've got a Hangover!
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