I have the answer for Windows XP, 98 and ME. Quite simply, have your script create a shortcut in the proper directory as shown below

On Windows XP:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs
C:\Documents and Settings\loginname\Start Menu\Programs (individual user)

On Windows 98: c:\Windows\Start Menu\Programs
On Windows ME: c:\Windows\Start Menu\Programs

The program named by the shortcut will automagically show up under the Windows Start menu

I still do not know how to do it on Linux KDE, FVWM, Gnome, etc.,
Anyone out there know?
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In reply to Re^4: How script can add new entries to "Programs" menu on MacOSX? by Anonymous Monk
in thread How script can add new entries to "Programs" menu on MacOSX? by Anonymous Monk

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