Chapter 3 -- Customizing the Start Menu

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Chapter 3

It all begins (and ends, as some wags are fond of pointing out) with the Start menu, which provides access to nearly everything you need to do in Microsoft Windows 2000. This invaluable command post pops up at a single click or keystroke. (On newer keyboards, press the Windows logo key; or on any keyboard, press Ctrl+Esc.) By using the Start menu, you can run programs, reopen recently used documents, visit favorite sites on the Internet, and more. In this chapter, we'll look at the various ways you can tailor the Start menu to your own needs.

If you're new to Windows (or your prior experience is with version 3.x), you might not be familiar with the layout and use of the Start menu, a concept first seen in Windows 95 and Windows NT version 4. Even if you've used recent versions of Windows—including Windows 98—you'll find new customization features for the Start menu in Windows 2000.