How to Move a Program in a Start Menu

The Windows Start menu is a collection of folders and links to the executable files for the software you have installed on your machine. The operating system organizes the menu by itself as software is installed and uninstalled, but you may want to organize the folders and programs in the Start Menu in a different fashion to accommodate your work style.

Instructions

Dragging Programs in the Menu

1. Click on the "Start" menu button.

2. Scroll through the menu choices to find the program that you want to move. Click once on the program to select it.

3. Drag the program to the new location in another folder or the programs list, by holding the left mouse key and releasing it when you have reached the target location.

Dragging in the Start Menu Folder

1. Click the "Windows Explorer" icon on the Taskbar.

2. Navigate to the "Start Menu" folder. This folder contains all of the folders and software links in the Start Menu.

3. Navigate to the program link that you want to move.

4. Click and drag the link to the destination folder. When modifying the Start Menu in this fashion, it is possible to insert new folders into the menu, enabling you to organize your programs in ways more compatible with your usage.

References

• Microsoft: How to Customize the Start or Programs Menu
• Optimizing PC: Start Menu, Taskbar, System tray, Desktop, Gadgets, Visual Settings