Hi can anyone help with this one
i got a virus last week on my computer i managed to get rid of it but in the procces i have lost my shortcut for my pictures from the start menu
my pictures are still in my docs
i have tried going into the start menu properties and selecting it as display as a link but it still doesnt show on my start menu
any help would be appreciated
thanks in advance

Find the "my pics" folder/right click/scroll down to "send to"/ hover the pointer/menu should popup with "desktop (create shortcut)" create shortcut/ open start menu/click and drag shortcut to start menu.

hi ih8bills
tried that and it dont work
when i drag and drop the short cut nothing happens

1) Try right-clicking the desktop shortcut on the desktop --see if "pin to start menu" is there.
2) if THAT does not work-- there is a registry hack-- either manual/downloadable as script (your Anti Virus may react to scripts)
from here:
Enable "Pin to Start Menu" for Folders in Windows Vista / XP :: the How-To Geek

Another great resource for tweaks for annoying Windows Quirks-- is here:

Windows XP from A-Z

hi ih8bills
sorry i didnt get back to you been off work didnt have access to a computer
thanks for your help problem solved
mrbloby

Thanks for letting us know

Marked as Fixed

Been down a bit myself-- glad you got it sorted

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Windows XP from A-Z
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