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    add "downloads" folder shortcut to start menu

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by itzmillertyme, Mar 27, 2008.

  1. itzmillertyme

    itzmillertyme Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anyone know how to add the "downloads" folder shortcut to the dark right hand side of the start menu in Vista? See arrow in attached pic.
    Thanks
     
    itzmillertyme, Mar 27, 2008
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  2. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    You don't need to post the same topic more than once.
     
    SmoothTofu, Mar 27, 2008
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  3. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    i think u go into the registry for that
     
    McGrady, Mar 27, 2008
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  4. Jakpro

    Jakpro Notebook Evangelist

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    Set up downloads folder in Start Menu using Classic View.

    Revert back to Vista Start Menu

    Right click on Start Menu right side or use Control Panel to Customize and Add Favorites Folder to right side of Start Menu

    Drag and Drop Downloads folder to Favorites Folder

    It is a round about way to do it. You just select Favorites folder and you get the Downloads folder. You can add or delete whatever you want to the favorites Folder.

    There is probalby another way, but that is what I figured out.
     
    Jakpro, Mar 27, 2008
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  5. itzmillertyme

    itzmillertyme Notebook Enthusiast

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    Didn't mean to. Thought I put it in the wrong area.
     
    itzmillertyme, Mar 27, 2008
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    You can right-drag (drag using right mouse button) the Downloads folder to the regular Start menu, but you have to put it on the left side, on top, near the Internet and e-mail links. I don't know of a way to put links on the right-side panel.
     
    swarmer, Mar 27, 2008
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