"Clear recent items list" is no longer an option in the start menu

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• When I right click the tab recent items on the start menu, the option to clear recent does not appear.

  When I right click on the RECENT ITEMS tab on the right on the display of the menu pane START, the option CLEAR the RECENT ITEMS LIST does not appear.

  How can I restore it?
  original title: restoration CLEARLY the RECENT POSTS

  Hello

  This occurs if the file desktop.ini in the recent folder is deleted.

  a. Click Start, type "% AppData%\Microsoft\Windows" and press {ENTER}

  b. right click on the folder named recent, then choose Delete. Click Yes when you are prompted.

  c. now, type the command "shell: recent" in the start - menu search box, and then press {ENTER}.

  Note: The command above recreates the recent folder, as well as a new desktop.ini file and opens the file.

  d. disconnect and return connection. You should now see the context menu list of recent items clear when you right click on the recent items on the start menu folder.

• "The file is not found" error message when you try to view recent items list for word and excel files

  Title files: original vista on the recent items list does not open

  When I select a file from my recent items list, I get an error message indicating that the file is not found, but it lists the correct path to the file, and if you go to this path of the file, the file is clearly there.  This happens with word and excel files but not the adobe pdf files.

  Hi GillianMO,

  Remember to make changes before this problem?

  Method 1: Run the fixit available in the links below and check if that makes a difference-Worth to try
  Diagnose and repair Windows files and folders problems automatically
  Difficulty of broken desktop shortcuts and common system maintenance tasks

  Note: FixIt would attempt to recover bad sectors on the hard disk, in the course of this process there are chances of DATA loss from that particular area.

  Method 2: If a Protection of resources Windows (WRP) file is missing or is damaged, Windows may not behave as expected. Auditor of file system (CFS) scan to fix all of the corrupted system files. To do this, follow the steps mentioned in the link below:

  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

  If the problem persists, I suggest you to send your request in the Forum Office for more specialized help.

  Office Forum

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Office/Forum/Excel?page=1

• Unable to see the list of content in the recent documents menu on the start menu

  Original title: Hi all

  I installed windows xp and having recent document menu in the start menu but the content list is not no projection in recent documents even after activation "list for most recently opened documents" in Customize menu. What should I do?

  Hi Arundoss,

  Follow the steps in the article.

  How to view, use, and Clear "My recent Documents" on the Start Menu in Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307875

• can not clear 'my recent documents' drop files on the start menu

  Can't erase my files in the 'My recent documents' from the drop down on the start menu

  You didn't say what you tried to do (you did not also what version of Windows you have, including service pack level).

  Assuming you have some variety of Windows XP, the usual procedure is to right-click on the Start button, select Properties, click the Start Menu tab, click the Customize button, then finally click 'Clear list' or if you use the XP Menu, click the Advanced tab, then click on "Clear list."

  You can also use the FixIt tool in this article--> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307875

  Post back if you have done this and the list is always filled.

• How to permanently delete a recent list of the start menu program?

  Hello

  I would like to know how I can prevent a program from appearing in the list of most recently used programs on the start menu in Windows 7 (Pro).

  For example, "notebook" is in this list, but I've only start it by double-clicking on text files, never through the start menu. In this way, 4 of the 10 last menu entries are shortened I will never use and that take away space for other, more valuable shortcuts.

  I know that I can delete items manually by using the right-click menu ("remove from list"), but I really prefer a way to do this is permanent.

  Any ideas?

  Thanks in advance!
  Michael

  Hi Michael

  I don't think there is a way to accomplish what you describe. There is no way to set this component to "ignore" specific programmes.

  I hope this helps.

  Thank you for using Windows 7

  Ronnie Vernon MVP

• JumpLists disabled; 'store and display of recently opened items in the Start Menu and the taskbar' is greyed out

  My option 'store and display of recently opened items in the Start Menu and the taskbar' is grayed out. Are also grayed out any mention of "jumplists" system (i.e. the number of items to display in the jumplists). Have I inadvertently disabled this feature? If so, how can I return it?

  Hi, landonblaine:

  When the option store and display recently opened items in the start menu and the taskbar is disabled and grayed out, it is a symptom that two Windows fonts are applied to your system.

  Open the Publisher of the registry (Regedit.exe) and navigate to this key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer. If there is a registry that NoRecentDocsMenu value set to 1, delete it. If there is a registry that NoRecentDocsHistory value set to 1, remove it as well.

  Repeat the same steps in the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer registry key (it cannot exist).

  Restart your computer and see if the problem is resolved. Microsoft MVP Windows Desktop Experience

• recent documents in the files, NOT the start menu download

  I would like to clear the huge list of my recent Documents when I try to attach a file in the email, etc.
  Just to be clear as possible, I don't want to start, my recent Documents menu.

  Thanks for any help!

  Hello

  Thank you answering back.

  How to access recent documents in Gmail? It was during the setting of documents?

  If so, recent documents that appear in the start menu is even when you try to attach the files to the post office.

  If you need to delete the files in the recent documents folder, you can run the Fixit described in the article. It would be easier for you.

  How to view, use, and Clear "My recent Documents" on the Start Menu in Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307875?WA=wsignin1.0

  Hope this information helps.

• Windows 7 Excel and Word 2010 jump lists appear only not on the Start Menu

  Hello

  I would like to apologize if this is in the wrong section... I got here by looking at another thread, which ultimately does not solve my problem. I read the same solutions on dozens of different threads and not one has done something to help, so I thought I'd try to ask once again, indicating that I have tried and see if anyone has any other ideas!
  ... I also like to apologize if "jump list" is the wrong term. I mean, it is when I click on my Start Menu, and "Microsoft Word/Excel 2010" icon is the small arrow on the side right does not allow me to click everywhere for what files I recently consulted on Word. I have exactly the same problem in Excel 2010, but No problem at all for Powerpoint 2010 and it seems that programs such as Notepad and so forth are very well as well.
  What I did:
  1. right click on 'Taskbar', click 'Properties', select the "Start Menu" tab, under "Privacy", I checked the boxes ("Store and display recently opened programs in the start menu" and "Store and display recently opened items in the start menu and the taskbar").
  Make a right-click on 'Taskbar'-> properties-> select Menu-> customize-> items recent fact make it appear a list but less it is tab and not attached to the application (which is what I want to xD).
  My original problem was that the list of recent items for Word has not been updated and it was stuck on what he was about 3 months - which eventually prove needless after I lived my computer and deleted, renamed and moved a bunch of word documents! Unchecking the boxes got rid of the arrow completely, and when I checked hide them he refused to reappear for Word and Excel.
  2. I was at '% AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\AutomaticDestinations' all files deleted from here and restarted my computer - ' 1b4dd67f29cb1962.automaticDestinations - ms' seem to be for the word, and I think that ' 3d961d1bb3da929c.automaticDestinations - ms' are to Excel. I have them I deleted, I moved it out of the folder, I renamed them, I sang for them, etc. etc. and every time it did not work.
  This seems to be a really popular solution that works for most of the time everybody... it does not work for me!
  I've also been to '% ' AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\CustomDestinations and deleted everything from there.
  3. I checked that related to open different file extensions in Excel and Word programs are associated with Excel and Word. Everything seems to be strong in that Department.
  I use Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and fight with versions of Word and Excel 2010!
  Then... I don't think anyone has any other ideas?
  Thank you in advance!

  I emptied two recent used folders but did not work.   Then I fixed my office installation to add/remove programs in the control panel and that did the trick.  I have office 2007 and 2010 installed, but make sure that I only use 2010.  Will probably uninstall 2007.

• 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.

• recently programs do not appear on the start menu?

  I checked in properties in the start menu, but do not see anything wrong with it and I need to know how to put the 'programs' recently back to the list in the menu start? At the moment it is all areas even after opening certain programs and check again, yet show blanks. The pinned programs above are correct.

  I think it was caused by the update of Advanced SystemCare version, but I don't know, I have tried to use the system restore to go back before I installed this update, he told me that it can not be restored to the point. I have attempted to coupls of days prior to the date of update installed no success at all.

  I enjoyed everyone show me how do

  Hi Dave xp,.

  I would suggest trying the following steps and check if it helps:

  Step 1:

  a. Click Start.

  b. right click on an empty area of the start menu, and then click Properties.

  c. click Customize.

  d. ensure that in programs 'Number of programs on the start menu' is not set to 0 (zero).

  Reference link: Description of the Start Menu in Windows XP

  Step 2:

  Create a new user account and test the question. If the problem does not occur in the new user account and then, you can fix the corrupted user.

  How to create and configure user accounts in Windows XP

  How to copy data from a corrupted to a new profile in Windows XP user profile

  I hope this helps.

• Recently opened progams are not displayed on the start menu

  Original title: my most recently opened PROGRAMS are not displayed n the Start Menu-Vista ultimate__

  Hello, Im under Vista Ultimate SP2 [32 bit] and what ever updates etc, there is so much current im.  Suddenly the list on the left side of the Start Menu [under the waiting list] shows all the programs that have been recently opened/used. It allows to view, obviously Ive done something along the way but don't can't seem to retrace my steps back far enough. Clicks to memorize and display properties are all not verified so no problem there.  Can someone please help with this annoying problem. May thanks, has soon.

  Type regedit in the start search. Access
  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
  and delete
  NoStartMenuMFUprogramsList
   
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  "kenhankanen" wrote in message news: c0fac7b4-ec95-4c3b-8345-eb202323410c...
  > Bindu thanks for your reply, but I had tried these steps much earlier on
  > and are the most obvious that can be made. I was expecting something
  > more technical, if necessary, as perhaps a reg key has been changed and can
  > be reset but I am sure that is it might have been, or if in fact it is
  > the cause. I'm sure its base [other Quen exhibited obvious steps]
  [> above], but can't seem to find it in one of the preferences or
  > configuration in the control panel settings. other than furthere ideas
  > create a new user account?
  >
  > Thanks again for your time and help.
  >
   
   

• Impossible to display the items in the start menu

  Home Premium SP2, IE8. Dell laptop.

  I must have tried mistakenly and unknowingly add an element in the Menu start (one on the right).
  Now, if I click on the Start button, I have a message saying that some elements of the Start Menu may not be displayed, and that I should change to a higher resolution.
  Here I am on the highest resolution 1280 x 800 pixels
  Color is set to 32-bit.
  Screen refresh rate is set to 60 Hertz.

  System Restore is out of the question that I had made a diskcleanup and deleted all the points except the one under restoration.
  I can't figure out what I wanted to add to the Start Menu.
  Anyway to find out?

  t-4-2

  I almost checked everything and I do not get this message (but I'm at 1920 x 1200 pixels).  The thing is, you have probably really all these elements if account required to limiting the size, you'll just need to identify the items you really need/want and uncheck the others until the message disappears.  Most of these items can be added as shortcuts to the office or the menu all programs for options is a click on Show desktop and clicking on the option instead of a click on start and click on the option (even two clicks so be it - more if you put the shortcuts in all programs rather than on the desktop).  If you are having problems, create the appropriate shortcuts, just post back exactly what are the options that you want as shortcuts and we will see if we can help you (if you still need that).

  As much as what option you want to add, I have no idea and no way of knowing.  You must include only what you actually use frequently.  Don't forget, there are other ways to do all these options, even if they are not in the Start Menu, you can still get where you want to go (just may take a little longer).

  The only other choice is to upgrade your video card so that it supports a higher resolution (assuming one is available that is compatible with the rest of your computer and its devices - in particular, the monitor and motherboard - and also compatible with your version of Vista).  But this seems a high price to pay just to be able to see a few buttons in the Start Menu.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• Remove the arrow on the right side of the start menu item.

  In iexplore.exe pinned to the start menu. There is an arrow on the right of the element, and when I click it ot shows tasks.

  In any case to remove the arrow?

  James

  No, the arrow indicates a list of shortcuts. Sound have an apparent which is a part of Windows 7 that allows you to quickly access recent activities associated with Internet Explorer. You're going to either click on Internet Explorer or not, so hovering over it is more a desired action as need for any change. If it offends simply PIN you the icon and PIN in the taskbar instead and use it from there. Releasing it's easy: with Windows | ActiveWin | Laptops | Microsoft MVP

• In Windows 7, after the application of SP1, I can no longer access my phone book from the start menu or use the search function.

  I just applied SP1.  Until I applied this update that everything worked as I expected.

  Since then, whenever I type anything in the search on the start menu, there is no result.  The only exception to this is that if I type in a full path, for example "C:\Program Files\", how I get a list of files in that directory.  If I type in everything that is not a path, as for example the letter p or the word 'paint', told me that "no element not corresponding to your research."

  If I click 'more results', I get an error with a big red x box.  The legend is "search query: = paint", for example if I searched for painting.  The text is "Windows cannot find ': search query = painting '.»  Make sure you typed the name correctly and then try again. "I wasn't expecting this error box, but rather a window with a list of search results.

  I have downloaded and run the troubleshooter of research - Mats_Run.search.exe.  It tells me that no errors have been detected and gave me the option to reset the search.  I did this, then waited a whole day to search for re - index, but the results are the same.
  In addition, after reading a few other questions on the microsoft Web site, I've done different things which seem to as they should not work - I have turned me folder, active random registry settings options, etc..  Indeed, none of these things had an impact or shows something unusual.
  Also, I can access is no longer my home directory from the start menu.  If I click on my user name that appears in the upper right corner of the menu start, the start menu closes and nothing happens.
  There are a few other circumstances where I can't reach my directory.  For example, if I have an Explorer pointed toward a library, say "Downloads", if I click on my user name in the breadcrumb path, he will remain in the directory downloads instead of going to my home folder, as I expect.  Also, if I click on my user name in the Favorites list in the left pane of the Explorer, I would expect the Explorer window to access my home folder.  Instead, he remains in the folder where he currently resides.
  As I said earlier, before applying the update it worked as expected.
  Thanks a lot for your time!

  Hello

  Turn off or uncheck search in Windows Control Panel and restart the computer.
  After the computer restarts, place a check for Windows Search and restart the computer. Then find the issue.
  Reference: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Turn-Windows-features-on-or-off

  Also please take a look at the article that could help you.
  The box "search programs and files" does not correctly display the search results in Windows 7 and Windows 2008 R2
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/977380