Cart is not displaying in Main Menu

[skeptic]

I'm running windows 7 and XAMPP to test the Joomlashine 'Force' template (Free- http://demo.joomlashine.com/joomla-templates/jsn_force/free/index.php) before purchasing the Pro version.

I installed Virtumart as per instructions. Installation appeared successful, but the shopping cart was not visible or functioning on my site. In trying to resolve this issue, I attempted to follow Cmsmart's Virtuemart installation instructions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf1_v7N3NH0, and found that Virtumart was not listed in: Menu Manager/Home/Featured Articles; so I could go no further.

Any insights into what could be wrong with my installation would be appreciated.

[jenkinhill]

If you are just starting with VirtueMart it is best to install on the default Joomla templates, Beez or Protostar and not complicate things with a commercial template.

It sounds like you have not used Joomla before or understand the menu system?

found that Virtumart was not listed in: Menu Manager/Home/Featured Articles; so I could go no further.

Instead of tring to change the "Home" menu item create a new menu item of type VirtueMart/Front page and start from there. This tut is for Joomla 2.5 but the principle still applies for Joomla 3  http://www.inmotionhosting.com/support/website/joomla-25/link-to-virtuemart-store-front