Hiding "Run Command" from Start Menu

The Windows Start Menu contains many options. Usually every one does not require these menu items. 


You can easily get rid of some of the items from Start Menu, such as Run command, Control Pane, My Documents, Printer and Fax etc...


To remove items from Start Menu

1. Right click on Taskbar, select "Properties".
2. In Taskbar properties dialog, Select "Start Menu" tab.
3. On Start Menu tab select the customize button. 
4. On Window 7 you will get directly start menu customization options, on Windows XP, you will need to select Advanced tab.
5. Here you will see the items displayed in Start Menu, deselect the items that you dont want to see on Start Menu.
6. Press Apply and OK, you are done.