By default the Start Menu will automatically arrange your installed programs alphabetically, while this may be the behavior you desire, I know a lot of people who are irritated by it. Here’s how to disable it.

Disable Alphabetic Sorting Of Programs

Right-click on the Start Orb and select Properties from the context menu.

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When the Properties dialog loads, make sure your on the Start Menu tab and hit the Customize button.

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This will bring up the customization options, scroll down until you find the option labeled Sort All Programs menu by name and deselect the box.

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Click ok and that’s all there is to it, you can now arrange your programs as you wish.

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