Today we will take a look at disabling it in all three versions of Windows.

The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties screen open and you want to punch Customize.

Now you’re free of the annoying highlighting of new programs in the Start menu.

Quick Tip: Disable Highlighting New Programs in Windows 7, Vista, and XP

Disable in XP

you’re able to do this in XP as well basically the same way.

Right-select Start \ Properties then verify Start menu is selected and click Customize.

If you find it annoying, disable it and enjoy a cleaner Start menu.

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