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Get a "Classic" Windows XP Start Menu

I miss the Start menu that I had in Windows 98 now that I'm running WinXP, but I understand that it's possible to switch to a so-called "classic" menu. How do I do that?

I too am not a big fan of the new XP style Start menu, so I know exactly what you're talking about. Fortunately, it's pretty easy to switch once you know the secret...

Move your mouse over the Start button and right click your mouse (that is, click on the right button, not the left or center button), rather than the usual left click. Here's what you'll see...