In Windows XP, how can I add a shortcut for my Control Panel to the Start menu?

To add a Control Panel shortcut to your Start menu in Windows XP:

1. Right-click the Start button and click Explore.
   
   
2. An Exploring-Start Menu window will open; within the right panel, right-click in the empty space. From the pop-up menu that appears, select New, and then Folder.
   
   
3. Replace the line "New Folder" with the following: .{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}
4. Press Enter.

You will now see a Control Panel submenu in the Start menu.

You may also add other folders using the text strings indicated below:

• To add a shortcut to Printers: .{2227A280-3AEA-1069-A2DE-08002B30309D}
• To add a shortcut to the Recycle Bin: .{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}
• To add a shortcut to History: .{FF393560-C2A7-11CF-BFF4-444553540000}

  Note: To add a History shortcut, you need Internet Explorer 5.0 or later.

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