jonh wrote:So I can't go through the start menu to run it I have to go to C:\XAMPP then double click control panel v3, correct?
Incorrect.
The links in your start menu are only shortcuts to the original files.
So you can right click on it and then select 'Create a shortcut' and then stick the shortcut (drag the shortcut) on to the desktop or stick it where ever it will be most handy including a start menu if you prefer and if you know how (see above) you can stick it into any or all of your start menus - doing this manually gives you complete control of where it will be best suited as opposed to an installation process which will have the shortcut placed where the installer wants it placed which is not always the most convenient.