Do the following:
Start -> Settings -> Taskbar & Start Mwnu... -> Advanced -> Start Menu Settings -> scoll to the bottom of the list and check off "Scroll the Programs menu" -> Apply -> OK
After doing this your programs menu will be shown as one column with an arrow at the top and/or bottom for scrolling the list.
You may also want to check off "Use Personlized Menus" under the "General" tab. This will make it so only the frequently used programs appear until you want the list to expand. It is very helpful.
Jim: A+, MCP W2k, Master Electrician
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