Miss the way Windows XP would show all your installed software in one big list? Here are two ways to restore that capability in Windows 7.

All Programs The new program highlighting feature also colors any new programs yellow within the All Programs menu, which is a submenu of the Start menu.

If you'd like to test the new Windows 11 Start menu, with apps in recommended category folders and other helpful functionality, this is how you try it.

The Windows Start menu is the master index to everything in the computer. When programs are installed normally, their names and logos are placed in the "All Programs" menu (see below).

The Windows 10 Start Menu is a functional mix of old and new. Here's how to use and customize the Start Menu to make your Windows 10 PC feel more personal.

The Start menu gives you the "All Programs" list and their corresponding drop-down menus. Also, you can personalize the Start button and menu with custom themes.

Not happy with the Windows 10 Start menu? Open Shell is a free Start menu alternative worth trying.

TTGSteve asked the Windows forum to recommend a good Start Menu program for Windows 8.

First, open up Start > All Programs, and search through the menu for the app you want to start at boot. Right-click on it and hit "Copy". This will copy the shortcut.