Microsoft KB Archive/257045

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

Article ID: 257045

Article Last Modified on 1/27/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0

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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.

Keywords: kbui kbprb KB257045

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