List of Features Removed in Windows Vista - Start Menu

Start Menu

  • Neither the new nor the Classic Start menu shows infotips for folders stored inside the folder's desktop.ini.
  • It is not possible to expand the All Programs menu in the Vista Start menu into flyout cascading menus.
  • Subfolders inside the All Programs menu in the Vista Start menu cannot be opened in Windows Explorer by double clicking as was possible with the XP Start menu or Classic Start menu. They also do not expand automatically if the mouse hovers over them (unless working in Windows Classic mode).
  • Holding down the SHIFT key while clicking an item to retain the Start menu is not possible in the Vista Start menu.
  • The program list in the Vista Start Menu cannot be set to anything other than the "scroll programs" option seen in previous versions of Windows.
  • The Vista Start Menu does not allow expanding Connect To and Printers for quick access to network connections or print/fax devices.
  • The Log Off confirmation on the classic Start menu has been removed.
  • Many of the above features function as expected when using the classic style start menu, however the classic style start menu emulates older versions of Windows, so new features from Windows Vista and Windows XP, such as the search box or most recent start menu items, are not available.

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