Robert,

I may be wrong, but I think what you want to accomplish is to organize the
programs on the Start Menu. To do that, right-click on the Start button and
select "Explore." The Start Menu window will open with the Start Menu folder
selected. Selecting the "Programs" folder immediately below the Start Menu
folder will display everything in the pane on the right. There, you can
create folders, move program entries/folders into folders, and in general,
organize it the way you want. By bringing up the Start Menu/Programs after
making changes, you can see the results as you go.

If reorganizing C:\Program Files is actually what you want, I have to ask
why? I see no logical reason for doing so. As others have pointed out, it
would require uninstalling/reinstalling programs and in general, you're
asking for trouble. An exception to the above would be if you want to
uninstall programs (that you installed) and reinstall on a second partition
or hard drive to free space on "C" drive for Windows. A second hard drive is
invaluable for this purpose, especially for games and other programs that
'hog' space. It also provides you with readily available additional space
for back-ups and storage.

Sven Swanson, Sr.

Date:    Fri, 9 Nov 2001 10:36:09 -0500
From:    Robert Zeoli <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Organizing Program Folder

I want to organize all the programs in C:\Program Files into several
different new folders like misc, games, office,  microsoft.  Do I have to
delete these programs then reinstall?  When I just try to move the folder in
windoze explorer I get a message the program may no longer work if I move
it.  I have 3 pcs that run ME, 98SE, and 95.
thanks


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