Add Administrative Tools to the Start Menu

If you commonly use Windows XP Administrative Tools, such as the Event Viewer, the Computer Management tool, Component Services and others, you can save a little time by adding an "Administrative Tools" shortcut to the Start Menu. A Start Menu shortcut means you do not have to open the Control Panel to access Administrative Tools.

Here's how to add an "Administrative Tools" shortcut to the Start Menu:

Right-click the "Start" button and select "Properties" to open the "Start Menu and Taskbar Properties" window.
Click "Customize" to open the "Customize Start Menu" window.
Click the "Advanced" tab.
In the "Start menu items" scroll box, navigate to the "System Administrative Tools" section.
Choose the "Display on All Programs menu and Start menu" option and click "OK" to exit the window.
Click OK" again to exit the "Start menu and Taskbar Properties" window.

An "Administrative Tools" item should now appear on both the Start Menu and the All Programs menu for easy access.

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