how do you think this is accomplished?

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I'm not sure! However, have you tried installing the VistaStartMenu in Windows7 then running it in compatibility mode?

I haven't tried that. I want less features than the vista start menu application. I would like the barest of bare minimum for my start menu. Basically the "Classic" menu in XP but without the useless things like documents and search on the menu. I really only need the run command, and the program listing, and I guess shutdown.