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Recent Programs - Start Menu Size

How to Change the Number of Recent Programs to Display in the Vista Start Menu
Published by Brink
03-30-2008
How to Change the Number of Recent Programs to Display in the Vista Start Menu

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  This will show you how to change how many recently opened programs will be displayed in the Vista Start menu Pin to area.
NOTE
  You will need to have the Recent Programs list turned on first.
RELATED LINKS:EXAMPLE: Start Menu Recent Programs List
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Here's How:
1. Right click on the Start menu button and click Properties.

2. Click on the Customize button to the right of the Start menu ticker. (See screenshot below)
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3. Under the Start menu size section, change the number to how many recently opened programs you want displayed in the Start menu. (See screenshot below)

4. Click on OK.
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5. Click on OK. (See screenshot below step 2)
That's it,
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Old 09-12-2008  
Barnabas


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Re: Recent Programs - Start Menu Size
thanks Shawn, Now I'm not so overwhelmed!
Barnabas
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Old 09-12-2008  
Brink


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Re: Recent Programs - Start Menu Size
Your welcome Dave.

Shawn
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