How to delete programs from the Start menu
Removing items from the Start menu should remove only the shortcut to the program, not the program itself. If you want to remove the program from your computer you need to uninstall it. For more information on uninstalling programs see document 69004 — How to uninstall and install software.
Click on the operating system for your machine:
To delete items from the Start Menu follow these steps:
1. Click on the Start menu to open it.
2. Select Settings and then Taskbar.
3. Select the " Start Menu Programs" tab.
4. Select A dvanced. An "Exploring - C:\WINNT\Profiles\(your user name)\Start Menu" window will appear. Note - you may notice a " Remove" button. In Windows NT that button will allow you to remove only those programs and folders that are in your personal profile, not other start menu items. If you want instructions on using the "Remove" button process, click here.
There are several "Start Menus" in Windows NT- "All Users", "Administrator", and "(your user name)". If there are other users they may have their own "Start Menu". The default location for most PeopleSoft installed applications is "All Users".
If you are trying to prevent an application from launching on Startup you can see if the item is in one of the Startup folders. The Startup folder is under the Programs folder. First check the one under the "All Users" profile, then your own profile, then Administrator. Removing the item from the Startup folder will usually stop the "launch on startup" behavior.
Clicking on the + (plus sign) next to any folder will open the folder and display any subfolders and/or files below it.
Clicking on any folder will display the contents of the folder in the right hand window.
5. To remove a shortcut or folder, click once to highlight the item. Press the { Delete} key.
6. You will get a "Confirm File Delete" window, click Y es to delete.
7. When you are finished deleting select File and then Close.
8. Click OK to close the Taskbar Properties window.
Using the "Remove" button to remove items from the Start menu
1. Click on Start menu to open it.
2. Select Settings, then Taskbar.
3. Select " Start Menu Programs" tab.
4. Click on the Remove button. A "Remove Shortcuts/Folders" window will appear.
5. Navigate through the drives and folders to find the program you want to remove.
6. When you find the program, click once it to select it. Click Remove. When you are finished click on Close.
7. Click OK to close the Taskbar Properties window.
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To delete items from the Start Menu follow these steps:
1. Click on the Start menu to open it.
2. Select Settings and then Taskbar & Start Menu.
3. A Taskbar & Start Menu properties window will open. Select the " Advanced..." tab.
4. Select A dvanced. An "Exploring - C:\Documents and Settings \(your user name)\Start Menu" window will appear. Note - you may notice a " Remove" button. That button will allow you to remove only those programs and folders that are in your personal profile, not other start menu items. If you want instructions on using the "Remove" button process, click here.
There are several "Start Menus" in Windows 2000 - "All Users", "Default User, and "(your user name)". If there are other users they may have their own "Start Menu". The default location for most PeopleSoft installed applications is "All Users".
If you are trying to prevent an application from launching on Startup you can see if the item is in one of the Startup folders. The Startup folder is under the Programs folder. First check the one under the "All Users" profile, then your own profile, then Administrator. Removing the item from the Startup folder will usually stop the "launch on startup" behavior.
Clicking on the + (plus sign) next to any folder will open the folder and display any subfolders and/or files below it.
Clicking on any folder will display the contents of the folder in the right hand window.
5. To remove a shortcut or folder, click once to highlight the item. Press the { Delete} key.
6. You will get a "Confirm File Delete" window, click Y es to delete.
7. When you are finished deleting select File and then Close.
8. Click OK to close the Taskbar & Start Menu Properties window.
Using the "Remove" button to remove items from the Start menu
1. Click on Start menu to open it.
2. Select Settings, then Taskbar & Start Menu .
3. A Taskbar & Start Menu Properties window will open. Select the " Advanced" tab.
4. Click on the Remove ... button. A "Remove Shortcuts/Folders" window will appear.
5. Navigate through the drives and folders to find the program you want to remove.
6. When you find the program, click once it to select it. Click Remove. When you are finished click on Close.
7. Click OK to close the Taskbar Properties window.
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Created: db 03/25/1999
Revised:db 04/21/2000