I much prefer the classic menu. Carelessly, have lost/deleted the "Set
Program Access and Defaults" entry from it. Would very much like to get it
back. Could some kind person provide a step by step "idiots guide" please.
(I know there is a tick box for it on the standard start menu).
--
Thanks

Sim

"Simon S" <mypc321********.co.uk(donotspam)> wrote in message
news:089CC36D-28FD-4059-B3B1-708D36265F0C@microsoft.com...
> I much prefer the classic menu. Carelessly, have lost/deleted the "Set
> Program Access and Defaults" entry from it. Would very much like to get
it
> back. Could some kind person provide a step by step "idiots guide"
please.
> (I know there is a tick box for it on the standard start menu).
> --
> Thanks
>
> Sim

The usual remedy is to retrieve it from the Recycle Bin. If you
emptied that one too (why?) then you can do this:
1. Right-click Start / left-click Open All Users
2. Right-click anywhere in the blank space, then left-click New.
3. Click "Shortcut".
4. Enter this command line, then click OK:
%SystemRoot%\system32\control.exe appwiz.cpl,,3
5. Enter whatever description you fancy.

"Simon S" <mypc321********.co.uk(donotspam)> wrote in message
news:089CC36D-28FD-4059-B3B1-708D36265F0C@microsoft.com...
> I much prefer the classic menu. Carelessly, have lost/deleted the "Set
> Program Access and Defaults" entry from it. Would very much like to get
it
> back. Could some kind person provide a step by step "idiots guide"
please.
> (I know there is a tick box for it on the standard start menu).
> --
> Thanks
>
> Sim

The usual remedy is to retrieve it from the Recycle Bin. If you
emptied that one too (why?) then you can do this:
1. Right-click Start / left-click Open All Users
2. Right-click anywhere in the blank space, then left-click New.
3. Click "Shortcut".
4. Enter this command line, then click OK:
%SystemRoot%\system32\control.exe appwiz.cpl,,3
5. Enter whatever description you fancy.

Open Windows Explorer and browse to the following folder:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu

From the File menu, choose New, Shortcut. Type
"%SystemRoot%\system32\control.exe appwiz.cpl,,3" in the "location of the
item" textbox. Mention the shortcut file name as "Set Program Access and
Defaults". Click OK.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


"Simon S" <mypc321********.co.uk(donotspam)> wrote in message
news:089CC36D-28FD-4059-B3B1-708D36265F0C@microsoft.com...
I much prefer the classic menu. Carelessly, have lost/deleted the "Set
Program Access and Defaults" entry from it. Would very much like to get it
back. Could some kind person provide a step by step "idiots guide" please.
(I know there is a tick box for it on the standard start menu).
--
Thanks

Sim

Open Windows Explorer and browse to the following folder:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu

From the File menu, choose New, Shortcut. Type
"%SystemRoot%\system32\control.exe appwiz.cpl,,3" in the "location of the
item" textbox. Mention the shortcut file name as "Set Program Access and
Defaults". Click OK.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


"Simon S" <mypc321********.co.uk(donotspam)> wrote in message
news:089CC36D-28FD-4059-B3B1-708D36265F0C@microsoft.com...
I much prefer the classic menu. Carelessly, have lost/deleted the "Set
Program Access and Defaults" entry from it. Would very much like to get it
back. Could some kind person provide a step by step "idiots guide" please.
(I know there is a tick box for it on the standard start menu).
--
Thanks

Sim

Grateful to both respondents. By following the Explorer route I have got the
shortcut back.

Sorry to ask further, but can you tell me how to get the icon back also, as
displayed in the standard start menu and at "Add/Delete Programs" screen.
--
Thanks

Sim


"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> Open Windows Explorer and browse to the following folder:
>
> C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu
>
> From the File menu, choose New, Shortcut. Type
> "%SystemRoot%\system32\control.exe appwiz.cpl,,3" in the "location of the
> item" textbox. Mention the shortcut file name as "Set Program Access and
> Defaults". Click OK.
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
> Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "Simon S" <mypc321********.co.uk(donotspam)> wrote in message
> news:089CC36D-28FD-4059-B3B1-708D36265F0C@microsoft.com...
> I much prefer the classic menu. Carelessly, have lost/deleted the "Set
> Program Access and Defaults" entry from it. Would very much like to get it
> back. Could some kind person provide a step by step "idiots guide" please.
> (I know there is a tick box for it on the standard start menu).
> --
> Thanks
>
> Sim
>
>
>

Grateful to both respondents. By following the Explorer route I have got the
shortcut back.

Sorry to ask further, but can you tell me how to get the icon back also, as
displayed in the standard start menu and at "Add/Delete Programs" screen.
--
Thanks

Sim


"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> Open Windows Explorer and browse to the following folder:
>
> C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu
>
> From the File menu, choose New, Shortcut. Type
> "%SystemRoot%\system32\control.exe appwiz.cpl,,3" in the "location of the
> item" textbox. Mention the shortcut file name as "Set Program Access and
> Defaults". Click OK.
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
> Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "Simon S" <mypc321********.co.uk(donotspam)> wrote in message
> news:089CC36D-28FD-4059-B3B1-708D36265F0C@microsoft.com...
> I much prefer the classic menu. Carelessly, have lost/deleted the "Set
> Program Access and Defaults" entry from it. Would very much like to get it
> back. Could some kind person provide a step by step "idiots guide" please.
> (I know there is a tick box for it on the standard start menu).
> --
> Thanks
>
> Sim
>
>
>

Right click the shortcut
Properties
Change icon button
Change the text in the box "Look for icons in this file" to :
%SystemRoot%\system32\moricons.dll
Press Enter and choose the last icon from the list > Click OK > Click OK

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Replid to [Simon S]s message :
-----------------------------------------------------------
> Grateful to both respondents. By following the Explorer route I have
> got the shortcut back.
>
> Sorry to ask further, but can you tell me how to get the icon back
> also, as displayed in the standard start menu and at "Add/Delete
> Programs" screen.
>
>> Open Windows Explorer and browse to the following folder:
>>
>> C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu
>>
>> From the File menu, choose New, Shortcut. Type
>> "%SystemRoot%\system32\control.exe appwiz.cpl,,3" in the "location
>> of the item" textbox. Mention the shortcut file name as "Set Program
>> Access and Defaults". Click OK.
>>
>> --
>> Regards,
>>
>> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
>> Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>>
>>
>> "Simon S" <mypc321********.co.uk(donotspam)> wrote in message
>> news:089CC36D-28FD-4059-B3B1-708D36265F0C@microsoft.com...
>> I much prefer the classic menu. Carelessly, have lost/deleted the
>> "Set Program Access and Defaults" entry from it. Would very much
>> like to get it back. Could some kind person provide a step by step
>> "idiots guide" please. (I know there is a tick box for it on the
>> standard start menu). --
>> Thanks
>>
>> Sim

Right click the shortcut
Properties
Change icon button
Change the text in the box "Look for icons in this file" to :
%SystemRoot%\system32\moricons.dll
Press Enter and choose the last icon from the list > Click OK > Click OK

--
Ayush [ Be ''?'' Happy ]
-------------
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Replid to [Simon S]s message :
-----------------------------------------------------------
> Grateful to both respondents. By following the Explorer route I have
> got the shortcut back.
>
> Sorry to ask further, but can you tell me how to get the icon back
> also, as displayed in the standard start menu and at "Add/Delete
> Programs" screen.
>
>> Open Windows Explorer and browse to the following folder:
>>
>> C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu
>>
>> From the File menu, choose New, Shortcut. Type
>> "%SystemRoot%\system32\control.exe appwiz.cpl,,3" in the "location
>> of the item" textbox. Mention the shortcut file name as "Set Program
>> Access and Defaults". Click OK.
>>
>> --
>> Regards,
>>
>> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
>> Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>>
>>
>> "Simon S" <mypc321********.co.uk(donotspam)> wrote in message
>> news:089CC36D-28FD-4059-B3B1-708D36265F0C@microsoft.com...
>> I much prefer the classic menu. Carelessly, have lost/deleted the
>> "Set Program Access and Defaults" entry from it. Would very much
>> like to get it back. Could some kind person provide a step by step
>> "idiots guide" please. (I know there is a tick box for it on the
>> standard start menu). --
>> Thanks
>>
>> Sim

Success!
--
Thanks

Sim


"Ayush" wrote:

> Right click the shortcut
> Properties
> Change icon button
> Change the text in the box "Look for icons in this file" to :
> %SystemRoot%\system32\moricons.dll
> Press Enter and choose the last icon from the list > Click OK > Click OK
>
> --
> Ayush [ Be ''?'' Happy ]
> -------------
> Search - www.Google.com | Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org
> Snip your long urls - http://snipurl.com/
> -------------
>
>
> Replid to [Simon S]s message :
> -----------------------------------------------------------
> > Grateful to both respondents. By following the Explorer route I have
> > got the shortcut back.
> >
> > Sorry to ask further, but can you tell me how to get the icon back
> > also, as displayed in the standard start menu and at "Add/Delete
> > Programs" screen.
> >
> >> Open Windows Explorer and browse to the following folder:
> >>
> >> C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu
> >>
> >> From the File menu, choose New, Shortcut. Type
> >> "%SystemRoot%\system32\control.exe appwiz.cpl,,3" in the "location
> >> of the item" textbox. Mention the shortcut file name as "Set Program
> >> Access and Defaults". Click OK.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Regards,
> >>
> >> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
> >> Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
> >>
> >>
> >> "Simon S" <mypc321********.co.uk(donotspam)> wrote in message
> >> news:089CC36D-28FD-4059-B3B1-708D36265F0C@microsoft.com...
> >> I much prefer the classic menu. Carelessly, have lost/deleted the
> >> "Set Program Access and Defaults" entry from it. Would very much
> >> like to get it back. Could some kind person provide a step by step
> >> "idiots guide" please. (I know there is a tick box for it on the
> >> standard start menu). --
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >> Sim
>
>
>

Success!
--
Thanks

Sim


"Ayush" wrote:

> Right click the shortcut
> Properties
> Change icon button
> Change the text in the box "Look for icons in this file" to :
> %SystemRoot%\system32\moricons.dll
> Press Enter and choose the last icon from the list > Click OK > Click OK
>
> --
> Ayush [ Be ''?'' Happy ]
> -------------
> Search - www.Google.com | Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org
> Snip your long urls - http://snipurl.com/
> -------------
>
>
> Replid to [Simon S]s message :
> -----------------------------------------------------------
> > Grateful to both respondents. By following the Explorer route I have
> > got the shortcut back.
> >
> > Sorry to ask further, but can you tell me how to get the icon back
> > also, as displayed in the standard start menu and at "Add/Delete
> > Programs" screen.
> >
> >> Open Windows Explorer and browse to the following folder:
> >>
> >> C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu
> >>
> >> From the File menu, choose New, Shortcut. Type
> >> "%SystemRoot%\system32\control.exe appwiz.cpl,,3" in the "location
> >> of the item" textbox. Mention the shortcut file name as "Set Program
> >> Access and Defaults". Click OK.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Regards,
> >>
> >> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
> >> Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
> >>
> >>
> >> "Simon S" <mypc321********.co.uk(donotspam)> wrote in message
> >> news:089CC36D-28FD-4059-B3B1-708D36265F0C@microsoft.com...
> >> I much prefer the classic menu. Carelessly, have lost/deleted the
> >> "Set Program Access and Defaults" entry from it. Would very much
> >> like to get it back. Could some kind person provide a step by step
> >> "idiots guide" please. (I know there is a tick box for it on the
> >> standard start menu). --
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >> Sim
>
>
>

Glad to hear that !

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Replid to [Simon S]s message :
-----------------------------------------------------------
> Success!
>
>> Right click the shortcut
>> Properties
>> Change icon button
>> Change the text in the box "Look for icons in this file" to :
>> %SystemRoot%\system32\moricons.dll
>> Press Enter and choose the last icon from the list > Click OK >
>> Click OK
>>
>> --
>> Ayush [ Be ''?'' Happy ]
>> -------------
>> Search - www.Google.com | Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org
>> Snip your long urls - http://snipurl.com/
>> -------------
>>
>>
>> Replid to [Simon S]s message :
>> -----------------------------------------------------------
>>> Grateful to both respondents. By following the Explorer route I
>>> have got the shortcut back.
>>>
>>> Sorry to ask further, but can you tell me how to get the icon back
>>> also, as displayed in the standard start menu and at "Add/Delete
>>> Programs" screen.
>>>
>>>> Open Windows Explorer and browse to the following folder:
>>>>
>>>> C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu
>>>>
>>>> From the File menu, choose New, Shortcut. Type
>>>> "%SystemRoot%\system32\control.exe appwiz.cpl,,3" in the "location
>>>> of the item" textbox. Mention the shortcut file name as "Set
>>>> Program Access and Defaults". Click OK.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Regards,
>>>>
>>>> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
>>>> Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Simon S" <mypc321********.co.uk(donotspam)> wrote in message
>>>> news:089CC36D-28FD-4059-B3B1-708D36265F0C@microsoft.com...
>>>> I much prefer the classic menu. Carelessly, have lost/deleted the
>>>> "Set Program Access and Defaults" entry from it. Would very much
>>>> like to get it back. Could some kind person provide a step by step
>>>> "idiots guide" please. (I know there is a tick box for it on the
>>>> standard start menu). --
>>>> Thanks
>>>>
>>>> Sim

Glad to hear that !

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-------------
Search - www.Google.com | Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org
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Replid to [Simon S]s message :
-----------------------------------------------------------
> Success!
>
>> Right click the shortcut
>> Properties
>> Change icon button
>> Change the text in the box "Look for icons in this file" to :
>> %SystemRoot%\system32\moricons.dll
>> Press Enter and choose the last icon from the list > Click OK >
>> Click OK
>>
>> --
>> Ayush [ Be ''?'' Happy ]
>> -------------
>> Search - www.Google.com | Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org
>> Snip your long urls - http://snipurl.com/
>> -------------
>>
>>
>> Replid to [Simon S]s message :
>> -----------------------------------------------------------
>>> Grateful to both respondents. By following the Explorer route I
>>> have got the shortcut back.
>>>
>>> Sorry to ask further, but can you tell me how to get the icon back
>>> also, as displayed in the standard start menu and at "Add/Delete
>>> Programs" screen.
>>>
>>>> Open Windows Explorer and browse to the following folder:
>>>>
>>>> C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu
>>>>
>>>> From the File menu, choose New, Shortcut. Type
>>>> "%SystemRoot%\system32\control.exe appwiz.cpl,,3" in the "location
>>>> of the item" textbox. Mention the shortcut file name as "Set
>>>> Program Access and Defaults". Click OK.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Regards,
>>>>
>>>> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
>>>> Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Simon S" <mypc321********.co.uk(donotspam)> wrote in message
>>>> news:089CC36D-28FD-4059-B3B1-708D36265F0C@microsoft.com...
>>>> I much prefer the classic menu. Carelessly, have lost/deleted the
>>>> "Set Program Access and Defaults" entry from it. Would very much
>>>> like to get it back. Could some kind person provide a step by step
>>>> "idiots guide" please. (I know there is a tick box for it on the
>>>> standard start menu). --
>>>> Thanks
>>>>
>>>> Sim