Question : Changing right click on Desktop options - how?

Running Windows XP Professional

When I rightclick on my desktop and select New - I want to change the options that are available to me:

(I want to add Word and Excel in)

I right click, select New -

(These are the options I get)
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Folder
Shortcut
Briefcase
Microsoft Office Access
Text Document
Wave Sound
Compressed (Zipped) Folder
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How do I change/remove? I don't really want to use any third party software..

Answer : Changing right click on Desktop options - how?

Vista / XP: How to Remove and Add Item Types to the New Menu

http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/2610/vista_xp_how_to_remove_add_item_types_new_menu/