Need help with application installation problem

[Ed]

BTW: The programs were such as Turbotax and other
mainstream programs.

>-----Original Message-----
>The last 4 or 5 programs I have installed don't show up
>in the list when I click on Windows Start>All Programs.
>I have had to search for them and they have been found
in
>C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs.
>
>Is this a problem with the application software
>installation program or a Windows XP problem?
>
>After installation how can I add the program .exe file
to
>the Start>All Programs list in the Windows Start button?
>
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