If you enable this setting the "Pinned Programs" list is removed from the Start menu. Users cannot pin programs to the Start menu. In Windows XP and Windows Vista the Internet and email checkboxes are removed from the 'Customize Start Menu' dialog. If you disable this setting or do not configure it the "Pinned Programs" list remains on the Start menu. Users can pin and unpin programs in the Start Menu.
Policy path:
Start Menu and Taskbar
Scope:
User
Supported on:
Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2003 Windows 7 Windows Vista and Windows XP
Registry settings:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer!NoStartMenuPinnedList
Filename:
StartMenu.admx