"Use Personalized Menus" Option in Taskbar and Start Menu Properties Has No Effect on Internet Explorer Favorites Menu (257045)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows 2000
  • the operating system: Microsoft Windows 2000
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows 2000
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows Millennium Edition
This article was previously published under Q257045

SYMPTOMS

The Use Personalized Menus check box in Taskbar and Start Menu properties has no effect on the Internet Explorer personalized Favorites menu. For example, the Favorites menu is still personalized in Internet Explorer after you click to clear the Use Personalized Menus check box in Taskbar and Start Menu properties.

CAUSE

The Use Personalized Menus check box in Taskbar and Start Menu properties affects only the Start menu (Programs and Favorites). This check box does not affect the Internet Explorer Favorites menu.

RESOLUTION

To enable or disable the Internet Explorer personalized Favorites menu:
  1. Start Internet Explorer.
  2. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
  3. Click the Advanced tab.
  4. Click to clear or select the Enable Personalized Favorites Menu check box.
  5. Click OK.
For additional information about this procedure, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

230596 How to Show All Items on the Start Menu or Favorites Menu

STATUS

This behavior is by design.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/3/2003
Keywords:kbprb kbui KB257045
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