How to create my own folder links in the Start Menu

[bigseb]

On the right hand side you have buttons (User, Pictures, Music, Video,etc) that I don't want/use. Would like to change some of these for my needs. Played around with it a bit but without luck. How do I do this?

 

[IownAmoneyPit]

The tutorial below will help you to show or hide (User, Pictures, Music, Video,etc) buttons, Hint follow step #3

Start Menu - Customize

I am not sure if you can rename these folders as it may require a registry edit or the folders are contained in a hidden system file that I do not know the location of and may also require additional permissions for modification.

 

[bigseb]

Thanks I'll check it out now.

 

[bigseb]

Read through it but it's not what I want. Pity.

I find Windows 7 to be a bit confusing with all its Libraries and folders and favourites etc etc. ( yes I changed the subject somewhat ). Seems rather quirky to me.

 

[boohbah]

it seems pretty simple to me on the right hand side take music for example right click on it select rename and change the name to whatever folder you want it to be then right click it again select properties remove the shortcut already there ie users my music. and add your own folder that you want there.

 

[bigseb]

it seems pretty simple to me on the right hand side take music for example right click on it select rename and change the name to whatever folder you want it to be then right click it again select properties remove the shortcut already there ie users my music. and add your own folder that you want there.

Doesn't work Was the first thing I tried but it just keeps reverting back.

 

[bigseb]

Here's maybe a better description of what I want to do (see attached).



In the Start Menu there are on the top right two buttons: Documents and Downloads. I want to add two more: Applications and Work.

Any ideas?

 

[bigseb]

Bump.

I would really like to get this sorted out.

Thanks

 

[mborner]

From Microsoft's web site.

You can add or remove items, such as Computer, Control Panel, and Pictures, that appear on the right side of the Start menu. You can also change some items so that they appear as links or menus.

1. Open Taskbar and Start Menu Properties by clicking the Start button
   
   , clicking Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, and then clicking Taskbar and Start Menu.
2. Click the Start Menu tab, and then click Customize.
3. In the Customize Start Menu dialog box, select the options in the list that you want, click OK, and then click OK again.

 

[whs]

On the right side, you cannot add any entries - just change the existing ones. But you can add folder shortcuts to the left side. Just make a shortcut of the subject folder on the desktop, drag it into the Win orb on the bottom left and drop it there.

 

[dimorphic]

If you prefer to have one click icons, for folders, directly on your taskbar:

Right-click on the taskbar and then go to "Toolbars" -> and select "New toolbar" you can set up icons for your folders.

The detailed explanation: Windows Safety Tips, Hotkeys and Shorcuts

 

[mborner]

On the right side, you cannot add any entries - just change the existing ones. But you can add folder shortcuts to the left side. Just make a shortcut of the subject folder on the desktop, drag it into the Win orb on the bottom left and drop it there.

That's not entirely true. You can't add anything you want willy nilly but Windows does offer several items you can add to the right hand side of the start menu.

Connect to
Downloads
Favorites
Home group
Network
Recorded TV
Recent items
Run command
System administrative tools
Videos

 

[whs]

On the right side, you cannot add any entries - just change the existing ones. But you can add folder shortcuts to the left side. Just make a shortcut of the subject folder on the desktop, drag it into the Win orb on the bottom left and drop it there.

That's not entirely true. You can't add anything you want willy nilly but Windows does offer several items you can add to the right hand side of the start menu.

Connect to
Downloads
Favorites
Home group
Network
Recorded TV
Recent items
Run command
System administrative tools
Videos

Yeah, but that is the standard menu.

 

[bigseb]

I think what I want to do is just not possible

 

[dimorphic]

Is there some reason you would prefer having them in the start menu; as opposed to, directly on the taskbar?

Since the taskbar is visible before the start menu is, this saves you time. Here is what I mean:

The icons are set to large.

Also, you can make a hotkey for any folder by making a shorcut for it, and then right-click on that shorcut, go to "Properties" and under the "Shortcut" tab enter a ctrl+alt+x or ctrl+shift+x hotkey in the "Shortcut key" area.

 

[dimorphic]

A few other points worth covering are:

• I noticed that your Windows Explorer button (top icon next to the start button in my image below) is gone. Do you realize that right-clicking on that shows: all recently visited folders, and includes an area where you can pin any folder you want.

• You could right-click the start-button and go to "Properties" then "Customize", where you will select "Favorites menu". You could then clear that out and put the folders you want in there; or you could right-click on "Favorites" in the start menu and click "Properties" and go to the "Location" tab where you can set the path to your desired folder. This might be the closest to what you want.

• In that same menu you selected "Favorites Menu"-- I enable "Recent items", this is all of the files you have recently been to.

So with the Start-menu, 'Windows Explorer button' and "Recent items" you can view all of the programs, folders and files you have recently visited the most.

Long story short, custom toolbars are still the fastest way (by mouse) to open a folder or program in Windows 7.

 

[bigseb]

I don't disagree

but

I like a very uncluttered desktop. That means no desktop icons, nothing on the taskbar, etc. In fact I actually get rid of the task bar altogether so that just the Start button remains hence the original question.

 

[dimorphic]

I keep a clear desktop as well and use auto-hide; but 'getting rid' of the taskbar 'altogether' serves no point; and having a small icon (which you can make look anyway you wish) for two folders, is not cluttering anything. You have been given practical solutions that are more efficient than your request; if your conceptual model of an 'uncluttered' computer denies you from making use of beneficial features, then that is a self-limiting model. Good luck.

 

[bigseb]

I keep a clear desktop as well and use auto-hide; but 'getting rid' of the taskbar 'altogether' serves no point; and having a small icon (which you can make look anyway you wish) for two folders, is not cluttering anything. You have been given practical solutions that are more efficient than your request; if your conceptual model of an 'uncluttered' computer denies you from making use of beneficial features, then that is a self-limiting model. Good luck.

That's not in any way helpful. How I work and want my PC to look/function is my business and not for you judge. I come to this forum to seek assistance in achieving what I want. If you can't help then please don't.

 

[dimorphic]

I keep a clear desktop as well and use auto-hide; but 'getting rid' of the taskbar 'altogether' serves no point; and having a small icon (which you can make look anyway you wish) for two folders, is not cluttering anything. You have been given practical solutions that are more efficient than your request; if your conceptual model of an 'uncluttered' computer denies you from making use of beneficial features, then that is a self-limiting model. Good luck.

That's not in any way helpful. How I work and want my PC to look/function is my business and not for you judge. I come to this forum to seek assistance in achieving what I want. If you can't help then please don't.

My statement was not meant as an attack. "...if your conceptual model of an 'uncluttered' computer denies you from making use of beneficial features, then that is a self-limiting model." This is in fact a helpful statement if: I help you to modify your model, allowing you to make use of the possibilities you are unnecessarily limiting yourself from choosing.

However, I will admit, that internet forums may not be the right place to encourage psychological breakthroughs.

Furthermore, I also put time and effort into providing you with the closest options based on your desires. Subsequently telling me, "If you can't help then please don't." amounts to the reciprocation I have received from trying to help you.