Download a registry editor. PHM works great and its free, Use google to find it. And Check out these registry. If they are there then deleate them all. The big one to look for is
<parm name="IsReadOnly" value="0"
0 means no
1 means yes
HTML Code:
characteristic type="HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila\ProgramLauncher">
<characteristic type="8">
<parm name="DispName" value="Getting Started" datatype="string"/>
<parm name="Path" value="\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Getting Started.lnk" datatype="string"/>
<parm name="IsReadOnly" value="0" datatype="integer"/>
</characteristic>
I am starting to work on a custom alltel rom now. once i get everything working I will drop you a link, if you want to use that.
But for now check out those registry settings and see if they are there. if so deleate them.