How to Make a Start Menu Smaller With Vista

By default, the Windows Vista Start menu is quite large. The icons within the Start menu are larger than in previous versions of Windows. Because of this, when you click on the Start menu, the window usually extends close to the top of your desktop screen. By modifying the Vista Start menu to use smaller icons, you can reduce the size of the Start menu.

Instructions

1. Right-click on the "Start" menu button.

2. Click on "Properties" to open a dialog box. Click on the tab labeled "Start Menu."

3. Click on "Customize." Scroll all the way to the bottom of the list. Click on the box labeled "Use Large Start Menu Icons" to remove the check.

4. Click on "Apply," and then click "OK." This makes your Start menu smaller. Click on the "Start" menu button to view the new smaller icons and layout.

References

• Tech Recipes: Vista Start Menu