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.

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).

By default, Windows 7 automatically expands any Start menu entry to display its submenus when you place your mouse cursor on that entry. For example, placing your cursor on the "All Programs ...

When you examine your PC to look for startup programs, you have to look at your Startup menu by clicking Start, All Programs, Startup as a first step.

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.

If you see duplicate Office or any other program or app icons & shortcuts in Windows 11/10 Start Menu, then this is how to resolve the issue.