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Windows Vista - Start Menu - Taskbar - Toolbars

Remove Default Programs Link from the Start Menu

SUMMARY: If not needed, remove the direct link to the Default Programs Control Panel from the Start Menu.

The "Default Programs" Control Panel in Windows Vista provides the ability to configure whether certain programs should be the default for various file types, tasks, and protocols, as well as AutoPlay settings.

When configuring your system this direct link may be useful. In other situations, it just may be wasting space. If you would like to remove it from the Windows Vista Start Menu:


Windows Vista's Default Programs Control Panel



1. Right-click an empty area of the Windows Taskbar and choose "Properties".

2. When the "Taskbar and Start Menu Properties" multi-tabbed dialog box appears, click the "Start Menu" tab.

3. Next to the "Start menu" radio button click the "Customize" button.


4. When the "Customize Start Menu" dialog box appears, uncheck "Default Programs".

5. Click "OK" on the dialog boxes to close them.

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