The Pin to Start menu command in your right-click menu is used to add a program or its shortcut to the "Pinned Items" list in Windows XP Start menu. If this context menu option goes missing in your system, here is a simple command-line fix to restore it.

Restore the Pin to Start menu option

From an administrator account, click Start, Run and type:

regsvr32 /i shell32.dll

(Ref my original post: Pin to Start menu not available)

Press {ENTER}

You should see the following message:

DllRegisterServer and DllInstall in shell32 succeeded.

[See Also] How to add "Pin to Start menu" option for folders in Windows XP/Vista

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  1. CM
    said this on Wednesday, May 6th 2009 8:55 pm

    After trying three different fixes (including these) with no luck whatsoever, the answer to the problem turned out to be absolutely simple: Just click through Start – Properties – Start Menu – Customize – Advanced and check the box for “Enable drag and drop”.

  2. said this on Wednesday, November 19th 2008 3:54 am

    Hey, this is an absolutely delightful fix. A member of the help group I frequent recommended it. I’d posted a request for assistance that would be uncomplicated or require deep thoughts but that would get the job done. This fit to a T. Thank you!!

  3. Uday Chhaya
    said this on Saturday, November 1st 2008 2:17 pm

    wonderful i am so much enjoying….thanx again..

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