# windows 2000 favorites question

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-2000-favorites-question/299721>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [April 17, 2005, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-2000-favorites-question/299721 "2005-04-17T04:10:55Z")\
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**Author:** ![pope\_hentai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ee59a6/32.png) [@pope\_hentai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pope_hentai)\
**Post date:** [April 17, 2005, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-2000-favorites-question/299721/1 "2005-04-17T04:10:55Z")

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a quick search of old threads came up with nothing so here i go… in windows 200 unused programs and bookmarks drop off after a few days of disuse to a sub-menu type thingy… how can i turn this “feature” off. its really starting to get on my nerves and i cant find the option…

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**Author:** ![Number](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/number/32/242_2.png) [@Number](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Number)\
**Post date:** [April 17, 2005, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-2000-favorites-question/299721/2 "2005-04-17T06:25:03Z")

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If you’re talking about the Start menu then right-click the taskbar, hit **Properties** , and uncheck **Use Personalized Menus**.

In IE go to **Tools|Internet Options|Advanced tab** and uncheck **Enable Personalized Favorites Menu**.