In Windows XP, the "All Programs" list is shown as drop-out list. In Windows Vista and 7, the list is shown inside the start menu.
"Start Menu XP" makes the list of programs in Vista and 7 "drop out" just like it did in Windows XP. This feature allows you to use all screen space and find the necessary programs faster.
You can also organize programs in “virtual groups” (Office, Games, etc.). Since these groups are virtual, you won't see empty folders after uninstalling the programs. Groups can be "folded" (minimized) to make finding and launching your programs easier.
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leomate
Still Classic Shell better because its completely free :D
BTW, too bad no CS in vista
SMBR
I uses Windows 7 But thanks i will tell to my friends (XP Users)
bill
Classic Shell Menu beats them all...
bill
SMBR - This IS for Windows 7...
Voyeur
THIS is for Windows 7. *whistle*
Why do they sell this kind of thing? Still, Classic Shell Menu is a LOT MORE BETTER.
MJPollard
Nice, but like others have said, I'll stick with the free Classic Shell.
Now... cue the "Windows 7's method is better, this is stupid, you're stupid for wanting it" crowd in 5... 4... 3... 2...
Arvan
^cued.
I can't understand why anyone likes XP's start menu. When I "upgraded" to Vista, I actually liked the Start Menu better. But then, I'm not an XP die-hard (more of a "drop it and get modern technology" kind of guy).
MJPollard
That didn't take long. :-) To quote Geordi LaForge, "Just because something's old doesn't mean you throw it away." That goes for ideas as well as technology. Just because *you* can't understand why someone prefers the XP-style All Programs menu doesn't mean that it's a bad idea, or that people who prefer it are Luddites. Personally, I can't understand why some people prefer the Vista/7-style All Programs menu, but I'm not going to go around implying that they're stupid for doing so.
Arvan
Please know that I certainly do not think XP fans/users are stupid for liking it. I don't think there's anything wrong with it, but it concerns me that Microsoft is dropping support for it in all of their new programs because no one will upgrade to 7.
SCBright
As a matter of my taste, I really don't like the classic menu, in fact (I repeat: this is my taste) I felt much better when I switched from XP to Vista and from Vista to 7 exactly because of the start menu.
I believe the current start menu interface is much cleaner and logical, but taste is taste.