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Start Menu .WFX plugin

Posted: 2013-03-30, 08:59 UTC
by robertmo
Would it be possible to make a File System .WFX plugin that would allow browsing Start Menu.

That would be usefull for Windows 8 (and future windows versions) that doesn't have start menu at all, but also allow access to start menu in a commander way on older windows versions.

I know I can access Start Menu in user folder but it is not handy as it is deep in folder structure and also (even if I make a shortcut to that) there are actually two folders for that: one in user and the other in all users directory and you have to browse both of them as applications are either in one or the other.

Posted: 2013-03-30, 10:56 UTC
by MVV
robertmo,
Actually you can add custom toolbar onto your Win8 taskbar for Start menu folder. And then disable titles and reduce bar width. So little '>>' button will appear on this bar that will allow to view that bar as popup menu, just like in old good Windows 2K/XP. Yes, there are two folders for Start menu but you can add two panels. Just give it a try, it will be faster than waiting for plugin. :wink:

Posted: 2013-03-30, 11:14 UTC
by robertmo
Thanks for this suggestion, it is actually a nice and quick solution.
Anyway i guess i will just use one of these for a more unified experience:
9-windows-start-menus-windows-8-208963