Shawn 'Cmdr' Keene | Microsoft MVP - Windows Insider | | tweet: Microsoft MVPs are independent experts offering real-world answers. 3) Right click on the place shown in the. Shell:programs to explore your start menu as a normal file folder. 2) Go to Programs and Features (OR Uninstall a program if viewing in Category Mode). Quick tip: In all versions of Windows, you can press + R to open the Run box, and run the command Windows 7 puts them in a small list, Windows 8 displays the list full-screen. When you go to All Programs (7, left) or All Apps (8, right), you'll get the complete listing of all your programs that are installed. Windows 7 would show your frequent programs first, then the full catalog under the 'All Programs' arrow. Windows 8 will search for installed programs and apps that match your search criteria. Press the WIN + R keys at the same time, then type your search criteria into the dialog box.
Let me put it this way: Windows 8 still has the same 'Start menu' organization, it's just larger (full-screen) now. Press the WIN + D keys at the same time to access the Windows 8 desktop. I think you're mixing the All Programs from the Start menu with the Programs in the Control panel.Īctually, Windows 7 and 8 both have the same 'Programs and Features' list (the uninstall list), it's just that Windows 8 is the first to give you a direct shortcut to get there.
