I am talking about the LEFT side of the windows XP startup. The startup menu
theme is Windows XP NOT Windows Classic.

I need to make a pinned folder on the LEFT side of the Windows XP start menu
to display a sub menu (or drop down list) list for shortcuts, and NOT have
windows explorer open a folder for the custom shortcuts instead. I know you
can change folders in the right side menu to show sub menus (or drop down
list) by selecting "Display as link" option, but there is no such option for
new folders. Can you help me change any new folder on the left side just to
display sub menus (or drop down list) list only?

BASICALLY:
I have used "Windows Classic" start menu and want to merge it with the
"Windows XP" start menu essentially. I want to make a few folders on the left
side of start menu display a list of shortcuts or items they contain.