Start Menu

[Angus]

where's the option for I "I still use program manager - even in XP"???

(OK it's only my dad that uses it still but that's not the point!!)

[Mozzer]

Why is it so new? XP was released i 2001, we are just starting 2004...

[Tumble]

Still running 2000 Pro here... I know how to work 2000 properly - XP just frustrates the hell out of me tbh. I like me quick launches, so stuf like IE and outlook, photoshop, Hyperlobby, TS and stuff like that are all in me quick lauch bar. Don't like the new X start menu at all either - always gets put straight onto classic mode if I have to work on an XP machine... and put back before the customer sees

[Apex]

Classic style but i do have a lot of the xp festures turn on

[Wiffle_BMXer]

everyone knows this is going to turn into a " wow look how amazing my start meny is " thread lol... i dunno i think the new style when personalized looks funka...

[këö¬t]

i don't use a start menu (that often). i mainly hit the windows key and R to open the run box and run whatever i want from there. programs i frequently use are close to the top of the autocomplete list, and those i haven't used in ages are missing, and can be found again with only minor searching.

suits me well on windows 2000 pro. still prefer a command line to anything though

[Stubzz]

Don't use Xp anymroe, but I used to put it all back to classic Win2K modes. Then figured i might as well just use Win2K instead

WinXP looke litke the teletubies have taken over

[acidrainy]

I have to admit, I am a fan of the new style. Helps clear the clutter mainly

[Zathras]

Classic for me all the way, but I use a wharf-style arrangement in my Quickbar using a program called truelaunchbar to separate things like frequently accessed folders/apps/bookmarks etc into their own menus that open from the icons in the quickbar. Much easier.

[directhex]

i've eliminated the "quicklaunch" toolbar through use of the modern start menu. unfortunately the file server with my comparison pics on is down atm...

[edit] click http://www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/~jms501/hexus/tehdesktop.jpg to see how i have it arranged. the recently used bit is actually dead useful, if i've been doing a lot of a particular task (like web editing) then the right app quickly filters onto the list where i need it

[Discotheque]

I use the new style and much prefer it. Most used apps are kept upto date, and I have quick access to notepad, cmd, things like that.

All the stuff you might expect on the desktop are on 2 menus at the bottom of the screen (apps/games) to keep the desktop tidy. Only things that go on the desktop are works in progress, eg graphics, sounds, video that I'm encoding so I dont forget

[unrealrocks]

New one ... I just don't bother changing it because I use a double height start bar and have a full length Quicklaunch for everything! I also have another quick folder launch on my 2nd screen along with dual task bars (per screen, not mirrored)

[directhex]

aha!

vs

[Donny John]

Classic for me