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The user interface is similar to the familiar Windows Explorer. Once an object has been started the opened menu folders remain open. New programs and other objects can simply be added by drag &amp; drop or via the shortcut wizard. Various system functions such as\u00a0Windows Explorer and Control Panel can be opened directly via corresponding icons. In addition, a <strong>search function<\/strong> and a <strong>bookmark list<\/strong> as well as a list of <strong>recently launched programs<\/strong> and of <strong>recently opened documents<\/strong> enable an even faster access to the programs and documents. With the easy user interface and the permanent presence of the program window of My Start Menu\u00a0the operation\u00a0of your PC is much easier, faster and can be much better customized to your needs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.infonautics-software.com\/blog\/boost-productivity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn in our blog post<\/a> how to increase your productiviy with <strong>My Start Menu.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">By using My Start Menu <strong>the default Windows start menu will not be changed in any way.<\/strong><br \/>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Video Tutorial<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Basic Features of the alternative Windows start menu <strong>My Start Menu. <br \/>\n <\/strong>(The former &#8220;My Menu Explorer&#8221; is now called &#8220;My Start Menu&#8221;)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"My Start Menu -  Windows Start Menu Replacement\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7MXXG1jVfl8?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; 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