Duplicate record programs on the menu 'start '.
I noticed that since I've upgraded from Vista to Windows 7 there is a folder of programs duplicate in my Start Menu under all programs. It includes a copy of all the shortcuts and folders already in my menu. I remember a difficulty when I had the same problem a long time ago when you access the properties of the start menu and uncheck the default program. Solution explained here: http://jen3ral.wordpress.com/2009/03/25/vista-start-menu-duplicate-programs-folder/
However, this solution does not work for Windows 7 and I got the same thing, or at least a similar problem again. Is anyway to fix this?
Hello Rlx3,
(a) are there other duplicate files and folders?
I suggest you check and disk cleanup if this can help clear the folders and files in doubles.
To delete files using disk cleanup
The following procedure cleans the files associated with your user account. You can also use Disk Cleanup to clean all the files on your computer.
1. open Disk Cleanup by clicking the Start button. In the search box, type Disk Cleanup, and then in the list of results, click Disk Cleanup.
2. in the drives list, click the drive you want to clean, and then click OK.
3. in the Disk Cleanup dialog box, on the Disk Cleanup tab, select the check boxes for the types of files that you want to remove, and then click OK.
4. in the message that appears, click delete files.
For more information, please see the link below:
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/delete-files-using-disk-cleanup
Also I suggest to run an online virus scan to remove malicious programs running on the computer, please visit the below mentioned link to run the online scan
http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm
I hope this information helps. Please get back to us if you have any other questions on this subject.
Thank you
Mir - Microsoft Support
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