We saw how to add the Lock Workstation command to the Start menu using the OEM link area in the Windows XP Start menu. Here is another registry tweak that adds an enhanced Shutdown button to the Windows XP Start menu, with additional options in the context menu. (more…)
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Add “Lock Workstation” Command to the Windows XP Start Menu
To lock a Windows 2000/XP/Vista workstation, most people use the popular WinKey + L keystroke. Whereas some (mouse users) prefer a shortcut which locks the workstation using the "rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation" command. Using the registry hack in this article, you can add the Lock Workstation command to the Windows XP Start menu, just below the Run command. (more…)
Add a Custom Instant Search Internet Search Provider to the Vista Start Menu
The Start menu in Windows Vista includes the Search the Internet link, which opens your web browser and searches the Internet for your term. This uses the default Search provider that you’ve configured in Internet Explorer. Besides this, there is a new Group Policy setting in Windows Vista which allows you add a custom instant search internet search provider to the Start menu. (more…)
Games Explorer Link in the Vista Start Menu Does Not Work
When you click Games Explorer in the Windows Vista Start menu, a folder window may open briefly and then closes out. Despite this problem you may be able to run individual games from Start, All Programs, Games folder in the Start menu. (more…)
Add “Downloads” Folder to the Windows Vista Start Menu
We saw how to add the Videos folder to the Windows Vista Start menu. Here is another registry hack to add the Downloads folder to the Start menu by replacing Games. (more…)
Supercharge Your Windows Vista Start Menu Using Start++
Start++ by Brandon Paddock is a great tool that adds additional capabilities to the Start menu in Windows Vista. Using this tool, you can add shortcut commands to launch programs or Web sites, perform an action on search results, or create a Start menu Gadget. Let’s take an overview of this excellent tool. (more…)
Add Videos Folder to the Windows Vista Start Menu
Recently I received a tweak request from one of our readers to add the Videos folder to the Windows Vista Start menu. Currently in Start Menu properties you can add Music, Documents, Pictures and Games but for some reason there is no option for Videos. (more…)
Change Vista Start Menu Power Button Action to Shut Down the Computer
By default, when you click the Power button in the Start menu, it goes into Sleep mode. To turn off your Windows Vista system, you’ll have to click the arrow (next to the Power button), and select Shut Down in the drop-down list, as shown in figure below: (more…)
