How to stop highlighting new programs in Windows XP

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Whenever we install a new program in Windows XP, then the programs get highlighted under the Start menu. The menu shows the new programs for some days & if you think you don't need to remember the newly installed programs & want them to look normal, then just follow these simple steps:

 

  • Right Click on Start Menu.
  • Select Properties.

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  • Then under Start Menu tab select customize.

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  • Now click on Advanced tab.

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  • Now remove tick from the

    • 'Highlight Newly Installed Programs'

     

  • And choose OK.

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    Now the newly installed program will not be highlighted & will be displayed normally.

     

     

     

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    on Friday, June 06, 2008

    1 comment:

    Anonymous said...

    Thank you. I was going through all the help and support for windows and I couldn't locate it. Windows' help just doesn't help at all.

    March 20, 2010 at 10:46 PM

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