Using XP. Microsoft word 2000 used to appear on the startup menu but
now it doesn't. I have to go to an existing ducument in order to enter
the program. How can I get it listed again on the start up menu or as
a shortcut on the desk top?
Thanks

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Request for Question Clarification by rainbow-ga on 05 Jan 2006 09:01 PST

Please try the following and let me know if it works:

To move a file or folder to the desktop or Start menu, first open
Windows Explorer (do not maximize the window).
Right-click the file or folder and, holding down the right mouse
button, drag the file or folder to the desktop or to a convenient
location on the Start menu.
Release the mouse button. A shortcut menu appears. 
Click Create Shortcut Here. An icon to the file or folder will appear. 
You can also create a shortcut to a program on your desktop. Pick a
program that you would like to create a shortcut for. Click Start and
point to Programs. Position the mouse pointer over the program icon
that you would like to place on the desktop. Press and hold down the
left mouse button. Drag the program or accessory icon to a blank place
on the desktop and release the mouse button.

Looking forward to your clarification.

Best regards,
Rainbow

1. Goto Start, Search, Files or folders
2.  Type in "Winword.exe" in "Search for" box and hit enter
3.  Let the search run
4.  When winword.exe shows up, right click on icon and choose copy.
5.  Goto the desktop and right click on desktop and choose paste shortcut.
6.  If you want the shortcut in your start menu, use WINDOWS Key + E
to open windows explorer.
7.  Goto C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu.
8.  paste the shortcut in that folder