Arrange program shortcuts in the list of all programs on the start menu

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• How to remove a shortcut from the start menu

  Hello
  I have a problem with to unpin the shortcut on the start menu. When I click with the right button on the shortcut and select "Remove from this list", the shortcut is removed manually.

  But when I try to use the following script to remove the shortcut does not work.
  Name of the shortcut in the start menu: Sap Logon Pad.lnk

  Script used:
  ************************************************************
  Dim objShell filesystem, objFolder, objFolderItem, colVerbs
  Dim objVerb
  Set objShell = CreateObject
  set the file system = CreateObject ("script. FileSystemObject")
  Set objFolder = objShell.Namespace (file system. GetParentFolderName ("C:\Program Files\SAP\SapSetup\setup\SAL\saplgpad.s8l"))
  Set objFolderItem = objFolder.ParseName (file system. GetFileName ("C:\Program Files\SAP\SapSetup\setup\SAL\saplgpad.s8l"))
  Set colVerbs = objFolderItem.Verbs
  For each objVerb in colVerbs
  MsgBox objVerb
  If replace (objVerb.name, "&","" "") = objVerb.DoIt then "Remove from Start Menu"
  Next

  *****************************************************************
  Please suggest if there is another option to solve this problem using the VB script or batch script or some commands.

  Hello

  Your question of Windows is more complex than what is generally answered in the Microsoft Answers forums. It is better suited for the IT Pro TechNet public. Please ask your question in the Forums Pro Windows XP IT.

• What happened to the shortcut on the start menu in Windows?

  After the Muse on Windows 10 2015.2, I can no longer pin the program in my Start menu, which is the case until now, I always recorded. I can not even find the program by searching for, and it is not in the folder program files. To open the program, I had to do it directly from the Adobe cloud program, and I later opened by double just by clicking on one of the Muse files I was working with. I can still pin Muse to the taskbar, but I'd really rather in the start menu, I have try to keep the taskbar pretty clean and do not use Muse too often that the other programs that I keep there.

  In any case, this change in the installation by design is? Seems very counterintuitive not to be able to access it from the same location as other programs Adobe. I really have no idea where the executable file is still at the present time.

  Hi Brett,

  Thank you for pointing out this bug! The shortcut on the start menu should be back in our latest version of Muse, version 2015.2.1.21.

  Thank you

  Dana

• some of my (links) shortcut in the start menu programs are "empty". How can I fix the problem? Ron

  Links to programs on the start menu appear as "empty" when I run the mouse over them.  I've recreated some of them, but it's not the biggest problem of why it happened in the first place.  Help, please.  Win XP Pro SP3 IE 8.0 Dell Dimension 2400.

  Hi RonaldPease,

  ·         Did you do changes on the computer before the show?

  ·         What do you mean by "links to programs on the start menu appear as"empty"when I run the mouse over them"?

  ·         You are able to launch programs by clicking on them?

  Perform a system restore and check if the problem persists.

  How to restore Windows XP to a previous state

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306084

  Post a screenshot as well:

  How i: post a screen shot on this forum?

• Determine the target of the shortcut in the Start Menu

  I have shortcuts to folders in my Start Menu.  They seem to be of two different types, judging by their icons, although I don't know what circumstances lead to one type over the other.

  The 'good' type have icons that look like a single file.  I can pull up to its properties, the image of a folder appears with a small arrow in the lower left corner and there is a target field showing the trajectory of the target.

  The 'bad' type have icons that look like a single file with a preview of the content.  I can pull up the properties, the picture shown is always a file with preview and there isn't * no. * Target field showing the trajectory of the target.

  For both types, if I go down the shortcuts, the path in the address bar is not the true path, it's a false path that looks like it branches in the Start Menu (where the shortcut is) i.e. c:\Documents and Settings\Ma.F\Start Menu\TheShortCutName.  Two shortcuts are in folders on a network drive.

  1. How can I get the path of the target for the 'wrong' type of shortcuts?
  2. Is it possible to have the address field display the actual path instead of making it look like the folder is located in the Start Menu?

  My mistake.  Records that have not shortened * resident in the Start Menu.  They contain simply other shortcuts or folders of shortcuts.  Answer to the question #1.

  So, if I go down the shortcuts, the actual path of the target * is * displayed in the address bar.  Who responds to question #2.

  It doesn't seem to be a way to cancel a thread in this forum.  I'm sorry that this erroneous thread drag.

• All program files and shortcuts from the "Start" menu disappeared

  I use Windows Vista Home Premium (SP2) (64-bit).  Two days back, I've updated my windows.  After restarting the PC, all program files and shortcuts in Start menu disappeared.  The shortcuts that I myself had added manually do not work.

  Have you tried to do the restore of the system in SafeMode as stated in my answer 1 to you?

  If it doesn't/does not work:

  If you do not want to repost in the Windows Update Forum (they are the specialists it for the best advice regarding your problem), make this disc Bootable startup repair and use it to do a system restore or uninstall the updates by using the method 2nd in my 1st reply:

  Download the ISO on the link provided and make a record of repair time it starts.

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu.

  When you have changed that, insert the Bootable disk you did in the drive and reboot.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial148.html

  Link above shows what the process looks like and a manual, it load the repair options.

  NeoSmart containing the content of the Windows Vista DVD 'Recovery Centre', as we refer to him. It cannot be used to install or reinstall Windows Vista, and is just a Windows PE interface to recovering your PC. Technically, we could re-create this installation with downloadable media media freely from Microsoft (namely the Microsoft WAIK, several gigabyte download); but it is pretty darn decent of Microsoft to present Windows users who might not be able to create such a thing on their own.

  Read all the info on the website on how to create and use:

  http://NeoSmart.net/blog/2008/Windows-Vista-recovery-disc-download/

  ISO Burner:http://www.snapfiles.com/get/active-isoburner.html

  It's a very good Vista startup repair disk.

  You can do a system restart tool, system, etc it restore.

  It is NOT a disc of resettlement.

  And the 32-bit is what normally comes on a computer, unless 64-bit.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• To uninstall a program, use Add / Remove programs or the uninstall shortcut in the Start Menu?

  I have a scanner installed program that I would like to uninstall and remove.  When I installed from a CD ROM there are two uninstall shortcuts put in my Start Menu.  Can I use shortcuts or do I have to use the Add / Remove programs in the control panel?

  You can use one or the other - they will all be two uninstall the program.

  Uninstall using Add or remove programs:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307895

• Shortcut to the Start Menu to Word (ONLY) not link to recently open documents

  In the menu start, to the right of the WORD icon is an arrow (triangle).  In the past, a panel would open showing recent WORD documents that could be opened when the cursor is on this arrow.  Somehow I lost this feature.  Now, nothing happens when I hover on the WORD icon or the arrow.  I can only open a blank WORD document when I click on the WORD icon.

  How to restore the functionality that I used to have?

  I tried the option restore Office.  No help.

  Finally uninstalled and reinstalled Office and that worked.

• All of the shortcuts on my desktop send me to the media player, even those in the start menu. What is going on?

  All the icons on my desktop are the VLC MEDIA player and when I try to open internet it tries to open in media player. What is happening with all of my shortcuts on the start menu. Some of them still work like my computer or a downloaded game but not things like firefox or itunes

  Hi Nathalie,.

  You did changes to the computer before the show?

  This problem can occur if the shorctuts have lost their related programs. Please follow the steps described in the methods to solve the problem:

  Method 1:

  Difficulty of broken desktop shortcuts and common system maintenance tasks

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/system_maintenance_for_windows/en-us

  Method 2:

  Change the programs that Windows uses by default

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-which-programs-Windows-uses-by-default

  Method 3: Scan SFC Run in the computer

  Use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows system files

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  Let us know the result. If the problem is still not resolved, we will be happy to help you further.

• How to display a hidden shortcut that is pinned to the Start Menu?

  HIDDEN PIN TO THE MENU SHORTCUT START

  How to display a hidden shortcut that is pinned to the Start Menu? This problem occurs very simply but does not quite simply. I've pinned a shortcut to the Start Menu before you uncheck the hidden attribute (knew I had) causing the shortcut to be recorded without being visible. When I tried to pin it again I was alerted to his presence by the fact that the second pinning made an extension of title (2). When I tried to change the title, I received the message that a link of this title was already present. I don't want to stay as a situation lasting this is why I need instructions on how to change it. I could just change the title of the second pinning something close but different but then I would have two shortcuts to the same program pinned on my Start Menu, without being able to be removed. I just * because if I can tell. I could uninstall the program and then run another program looking for broken shortcuts to 'fix' and then (I guess that means deletion when they can't be 'fixed') but I would like to avoid the extra steps for pedestrians to the advantage of learning a new technique of Windows if such jurisdiction exists. Could use this help as soon as POSSIBLE. Thank you.

  C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\StartMenu

  Just tested myself and my shortcut is there.

• Two problems: 1: there is no Mozilla or Firefox folder in the start menu;. 2: when I said 4 FF to return by default, I had all the features of FF 3 instead. I reinstalled the browser, but that has not helped. Advice would be much appreciated.

  Two problems:

  1. when I said Firefox 4 to return to the default toolbar, he returned to v. 3. I reinstalled v. 4, but that did not help.

  2. I tried to open it in safe mode and discovered that there is no Mozilla or Firefox folder in my Start menu.

  I'm the home runnint Windows 7, 64-bit.

  1.
  
  The orange Firefox button appears when the menu bar is hidden. Turn off Bar Menu item in view > toolbars or from the context menu for toolbars.

  2.
  
  You can open the Firefox 4.0 SafeMode pressing the SHIFT key when you use the desktop Firefox or shortcut in the start menu.
  
  Or use the Help menu option, click restart with the disabled... modules while Firefox is running.
  
  To exit safe mode of Firefox, simply close Firefox and wait a few seconds before using the shortcut of Firefox to open it again.

• Windows XP SP3. Space above the start menu is empty, some programems wont shortcuts or all programs.

  Recently installed Office 2010, but need technical assistance. Tech has created a new user account 'my computer', but on my screen to connect normal admin, space in the start menu above all rest programs empty. In addition, some desk top of page shortcuts will not run, no programs will work directly from the main menu.  Additionally, Windows update will not work. Outlook will start the new screen of the computer user, but not my normal log on screen.  I tried a number of alternative, none succeeded.  It seems that the fundamental problem is the connection to my main user on screen log has somehow been disconnected and I'm unable to re-establish the connection. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you.

  Desmond

  Hello

  Method 1.
  The FixIt in the article below automatically detect and fix common maintenance problems such as broken desktop shortcuts, unused icons, disk volume errors.
  Difficulty of broken desktop shortcuts and common system maintenance tasks
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/system_maintenance_for_windows/en-us

  Method 2.
  If still the problem persists you can consult the steps outlined in the article below and check.
  Cannot open files with extensions such as.exe, .com, and.lnk on a Windows XP-based computer
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/923077

  Method 3.
  To configure the settings of the list of programs, follow these steps:
  a. right click on an empty area of the start menu, and then select Properties.
  b. click on customize.
  c. change the value of the number of programs on the start menu.
  d. click Ok and apply and then Ok.

  Reference: customize the Start Menu
  http://www.Microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/accessibility/customizestartmenu.mspx

  I hope this helps.

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  Shekhar S - Microsoft technical support.

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• How to clean programs all list them in the Start Menu?

  I use most of the entries in this menu and switch to sift through to find what I use. What can I do to remove all the unwanted? If I right click and press DELETE am I remove software involved?  If I create a folder for all the unnecessary elements, it will affect the operation of the any of them should I want to use a day?

  Can I re have a useful list?
  If they stay there I can the elements that I use to drift upward, more I use them?

  I think a better approach would just copy the shortcuts you want on the desktop if you don't normally have to use the start menu.  Do that simply click Start-> all programs and scroll to an entry that you want and do a right click.  Then click on COPY.  Right-click on an empty area of the desktop, and then click PASTE.  Voila, you have a shortcut on the desktop for this program.  You can do this with as many things as you want.

  If you start to remove things from the start menu, sooner or later you will find a need for them and have a concern for her.  You CAN sort the entries by name if you wish.  This is the default on my laptop.

  Good luck.

• I get all the programs listed under my program menu on the start menu, but they all show empty and all my programs are in c/programs as it should.

  My computer was infested with viruses, Trojans and so had all digitized and clean, but all my programs listed in the start menu there are the EMPTY list.

  I have downloaded and run the Microsoft Fixer ( http://support.microsoft.com/kb/886549 ) and everything is the same.

  Any help will be much appreciated.

  Thank you!

  Jorge.

  Hi DandyBaron,

  ·         You are not able to access these programs at all, or simply not start menu?

  Follow these methods in the order and see if the problem is resolved.

  Method 1: Follow the steps and check out them.

  a. open an Admin command prompt window. To open an administrator (high) prompt, click Start, click programs, accessories principally made, right click Guest and then click Run as administrator.

  b. in the command prompt window, type the following command and press ENTER:

  regsvr32 msxml3.dll

  c. closing session and you connect again to your user account and see if the menu items are displaying correctly.

  Method 2:

  Step 1:

  I suggest you analyze your computer Microsoft Safety Scanner, it will help us to get rid of viruses, spyware and other malware

  The Microsoft Security Scanner is a downloadable security tool for free which allows analysis at the application and helps remove viruses, spyware and other malware. It works with your current antivirus software.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  Note: The Microsoft Safety Scanner ends 10 days after being downloaded. To restart a scan with the latest definitions of anti-malware, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.

  Step 2: try the SFC (System File Checker) scan on the computer.

  How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  Hope this information helps.

• BlackBerry smartphones can not see Desktop Manager in my list of all programs on the start menu

  I just installed the Blackberry Desktop Manager for Blackberry 7100i Nextel (version 4.1.0.376).

  It does not appear under all programs on my Winxp start menu.    It seemed to install correctly, but it just doesn't appear in the start menu.    I removed it by following the instructions (requiring the removal of certain registry entries and files and more using Add/Remove programs in the control panel).

  I reinstalled the program and it will not always be displayed on the start menu.    I can run a couple of .exe files and run it manually, but I don't get the full program.

  I am the administrator of my pc Windows XP Professional.

  Any ideas on what could be the problem?

  Hi and welcome to the Forums!

  Yes, that would do makes a difference. For reference, the best procedure must first install the full package of DTM (what version you need for your PIM version if you plan to synchronize via attached USB/BT), then, at the top of the DTM installed, your bundle of BONES of carriers (which modifies DTM so that it can provide you with options that apply to you).

  You can edit your previous post - but it's actually better not unless there is a real error needing correction. It is good to leave the wire in place just in case someone in the future should have a similar situation... so that they can find your description and solution and I hope to find their response without the need to post a new thread.

  Oh yes, once you are sure that it is resolved, please don't forget to mark the thread as solved.

  Best!