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How to add shortcuts to the Start menu in Windows XP

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Drag & Drop a Shortcut to the Windows XP Start Menu

Drag & drop new shortcuts into the Start Menu

One way you can add a shortcut to the Windows XP Start menu is to simply drag the program's icon to the pinned items list. The icon will become partially transparent as you move it, so it's a little difficult to see in the image below.

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Index: How to add shortcuts to the Start menu in Windows XP

  1. Adding a Shortcut to the Start Menu
  2. Drag & Drop a Shortcut to the Windows XP Start Menu
  3. Pin a Program to the Start Menu

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