Add Files & Folders to the Start Menu

(Tested on Windows XP Professional)

One of my favorite time savers is to add frequently used files (or folders) to my Windows start menu. It saves me having to dig through folders to find the files I use most often.

Some of the files and folders I have added to my Start menu include:

• my Writing Projects folder
• templates for one of my blogs
• my cash flow projection spreadsheet

Step 1 - Remove what you don't need.
In order to make sure there is enough space for items you are adding,remove the ones you don't need.

• Click the Start button
• Right clickthe item
• Select Remove from this list.
  

Step 2 - Add the programs.

• Through MyComputer or Windows Explorer, navigate to the folder that contains the file or folder you want to add to your start menu.
• Click and drag the item over your start button. 
  
• Drop the item

Step 3 - Confirm

• Click the Start button
• The file or folder will appear on the list of available items.