Adding Programs to the Startup Menu on Vista
- 1). Turn the computer on. Wait until Windows Vista completely loads.
- 2). Click the "Start" button positioned at the left side of the taskbar. The startup menu will open.
- 3). Select "All Programs." The programs in Windows Vista will appear in the menu.
- 4). Click the folder for the program you wish to add to the startup menu. The icon for the program will appear in the folder's window.
- 5). Right-click the icon for the program. A menu will appear. Choose "Pin to Start Menu." The program will be added to the startup menu.
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