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I am migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7. On my Windows XP computers I keep a folder in \All Users\Start Menu. This folder contained common shortcuts. To access a shortcut in this folder I am able to press Ctrl-Esc and the first letter of the folder and I have access to all shortcuts. It is VERY quick. And at this point I subconsciously do this action to get access to my programs.

How can I create a folder with shortcuts in it which is easily accessible in Windows 7? I can't seem to get a folder on the "Start Menu" which accepts keyboard accelerators.

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Try pinning the folder to the start menu and then, after you press CtrlEsc, press the ↑ and then the first letter of the folder name. Not exactly the same, but close.

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Yes - I am learning it is not possible to get rid of the "Search Box" (which is the reason you need to press the up arrow). – M Schenkel Oct 12 '10 at 19:07
Actually, you can remove the search box using the process described here: dkszone.net/remove-search-box-windows-7-start-menu – Larry Smithmier Oct 13 '10 at 4:39

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