Re: Problem with Start/Programs Window

Sharon F wrote:
> On Fri, 14 Oct 2005 01:20:56 -0400, Pete wrote:
>
>> Andrew E. wrote:
>>> Why not R.click the desktop,properties,advanced,adjust youre screen
>>> in display.
>>
>> Andrew...it is not obvious to me how to adjust the screen in the
>> advanced button of the "appearance" tab. I have never messed with
>> that before and don't know anything about it. And I don't know what
>> you mean by adjusting my screen. My screen borders are already very
>> close to the "edge" (for lack of a better word). The item that I
>> mentioned that is being truncated, belongs in a newly formed third
>> column I believe, and windows is not doing it. Can you explain a
>> little more about the adjusting my screen please. Thanks...Pete
>>
>>> Also,you might uninstall youre display adapter in device mgr,xp will
>>> reinstall on
>>> next restart,then reinstall mfg software/drivers...
>>
>> I will leave it alone before I will do all that. I thought there
>> would be a simple fix. What do you think has caused this
>> peculiarity (some kind of corrupted file or what)...Pete
>>
>>>
>>> "Pete" wrote:
>>>
>>>> I have xpsp2 home edition. When I click start and point to
>>>> programs, the programs window is truncating (i.e. chopping off) the
>>>> last entry (i.e. it is below the damn screen border of my pc).
>>>> There is just enough of it to get a pointer to it,which will put up
>>>> the little yellow labeling window.
>>>>
>>>> How can I get the window to either raise itself up (there is a
>>>> little space above the top - less than a half an inch), or expand
>>>> itself into another column. Right now it displays two columns and
>>>> they are full, and the last entry in the right column is truncated.
>>>>
>>>> I hope you see what I am getting at. If not write back and ask for
>>>> more info. I tried to explain it the best I could. If I added a
>>>> new program, I would think it would automatically add a third
>>>> column, but I don't have anything to add right now :-) .
>>>> Thanks...Pete
>
> Pete, I think what Andrew is suggesting is that the monitor is not
> adjusted correctly - that perhaps the bottom edge is a touch out of
> view and needs to be "pulled up." However if that was the case, I
> would think that you would have parts of the taskbar or any "bottom"
> item cut off - not just the last item in the start menu. If looking
> at the situation closer, you think this might be the problem, then
> use the monitor's own buttons to "pull up" the bottom edge of the
> screen.
>
> From your description, it sounds like you've hit a spot where the
> calculations that determine where a column should end and a new one
> should start are not in sync with what is displayed on screen.

Thanks Sharon...Now you're talking. I agree and I will leave it alone.
It's not a main issue and Im sure it will self correct if I add another
program. It's right at the point where it fills up two columns. I read
about the single scroll and that is a good option. The other stuff you
wrote about condensing the start menu is good info and I will save it.

PS - I know you are not supposed to switch topics in a thread, but you are a
smart person, and while I got you, do you have any ideas why my printer
doesn't show up in my device manager. I just didn't want to lose you if I
wrote a new post and maybe you didn't see it. Thanks...Pete

>
> This might be a quirk of your current display driver or a side effect
> of a setting you are using within display properties. You could tweak
> in these areas or try updating a driver but if you have long start
> menu columns, I'm of the opinion that the same problem would
> eventually reappear. A different approach would be to change your
> start menu...
>
> -If you don't mind scrolling, try the "Scroll Programs" option in
> Taskbar/Start Menu properties as another reply mentions.
>
> OR
>
> -Condense your start menu. Right click on the Start button and click
> Explore. Explorer will open with the focus on the Start Menu folder
> for your user account. Right click on Start again and click Explore
> All Users. A second Explorer window will open showing the All Users
> start menu folder. You need to work with both windows to reorganize
> the start menu.
>
> Use existing folders and, if necessary create new folders, under
> Programs or Accessories to group similar programs. For example, I
> have a folder under Programs named "Hardware." I tuck all folders and
> loose shortcuts for various programs that support specific hardware
> devices: mouse, keyboard, printer, scanner and so on. I could tuck
> all of that under Accessories/System tools but I like having it a few
> clicks "closer."
>
> Nothing is written in stone here. I recommend holding onto folders
> created by the operating system, especially: Programs, Administrative
> Tools (if shown), Startup, Accessories and System Tools. It's very
> possible that XP updates might expect those folders to exist in their
> original locations.
>
> And keep in mind that objects in All Users start menu folders are
> available to any user account. Objects in your start menu folders are
> available only for your account.
>
> Anyhow, by condensing these things, you'll shorten the columns and
> hopefully won't lose sight of the last item in the column.


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