To show Control Panel items in Expanded View in Windows 7 right-pick the taskbar and select Properties.

smack the Start Menu tab then the Customize button.

From the list under Control Panel select Display as a menu then click OK.

That’s it!

Beginner Geek: Show Start Menu Items in Expanded View in Windows 7

Or here is an example of Games in expanded view from the Start Menu.

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