How to uninstall an application or program

To uninstall an application or program that is installed on Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Server, complete the following steps :

1. Go to Start menu
2. Control panel
3. Select Add or Remove programs
4.You will be shown a list of the programs that are installed on your machine. Find the application/program you wish to uninstall and select it.
5. A button titled 'Change/Remove' now be displayed.
6. Click the button and follow the 'Uninstall wizard' which will guide you through the removal process.

How to add a shortcut to the start menu for a commonly used application

Go to Start Menu>All Programs>Right click the application you want to add and select 'Pin to start menu' from the list.

An icon for the application will now appear in the top portion of your start menu !