That is, until Windows 7’s handy “Remove from this list” feature came along.
All you need to do is click your Start button, then right-click the Start menu program you don’t want displayed anymore and select Remove from this list. Keep removing for a much cleaner looking Start menu and go from this:

To a more streamlined version that looks like this:

Remember: You can always browse through your programs, right-click on one and select Pin to Start Menu to put a program back on your list, too!
~Andrew


Very useful. More tips!