Recent programs on the start menu is not - don't know why?
I read the other posts and have not used "CCleaner", but have used other registry cleaner products. Any ideas how can I fix?
Hi K_Wallett,
There may be not much that can be done for this, if the registry has been modified or corrupted/damaged. You can try one of the options is to perform a repair installation: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/917964 however, before this just so that there is no other issue you will want to make sure you have all your programs, files, folders, and everything you don't want to lose saved on an external device. (just to be sure that your data are safe).
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Hey big Guy Rainier,.
You can try these steps and see if you can uninstall the program.
Step 1:
You can use the Task Manager to quit the program.
For more information, you can consult the following articles:
Exit a program that is not responding
Step 2:
After completing the process from the Task Manager, you can try to uninstall the program under programs and features.
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Hello
It is not recommended to use any cleaners/tune Up all registry program on modern operating systems.
And they can do more harm to your any good operating system that they claim to be able to do.
See if that helps you.
Do a system restore, if necessary using the safe, before the problem started.
http://bertk.MVPs.org/html/restoresysv.html
How to access Safe Mode
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/how-to-start-Windows-in-safe-mode/#Vista
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Or follow this path:
"Use the System File Checker tool to fix the files of system missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7"
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833?WA=wsignin1.0
If SFC is erors that it cannot repair, you may need to do a repair upgrade installation.
But, to a Microsoft Vista DVD, not the valorization of the disc manufacturer.
"How to perform a repair for Vista Installation"
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-Vista.html
See you soon.
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Hi homeWJ,
Method 1
See the Microsoft article below to download and install the fix, check if it helps.
When you point to "Programs" on a Windows XP-based computer, the program list does not appear, or the list of programs is empty
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/941248
Method 2
If the previous step fails, then analyze and remove any malware or computer virus infections and check if that helps.
http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx
You can also use Microsoft Security databases to scan your computer
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a. Click Start, type "% AppData%\Microsoft\Windows" and press {ENTER}
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c. now, type the command "shell: recent" in the start - menu search box, and then press {ENTER}.
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Try a system restore to a Date before the problem began:
Restore point:
http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/using-Windows-Vista-system-restore/
Do Safe Mode system restore, if it is impossible to do in Normal Mode.
Try typing F8 at startup and in the list of Boot selections, select Mode safe using ARROW top to go there > and then press ENTER.
Try a restore of the system once, to choose a Restore Point prior to your problem...
Click Start > programs > Accessories > system tools > system restore > choose another time > next > etc.
http://www.windowsvistauserguide.com/system_restore.htm
Read the above for a very good graph shows how backward more than 5 days in the System Restore Points by checking the correct box.
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If the above does not resolve the problem:
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/62560-Windows-Mail-problems.html
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See you soon.
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Hello
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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!
MichaelHi 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
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Hello
1. Why do you think that the computer is infected with the virus? See you pop - unwanted ups or odd behavior of all programs?
2 have you made any changes to the computer before the show?
3. did you run any online scanners to remove infections?
4. What is the antivirus installed on the computer program?
Method 1: Run a scan antivirus on your computer.
www.Microsoft.com/Security/Scanner
Note: If infections are detected during the scan, there is a risk of data loss because infected files will be deleted.
Method 2: Safe mode with networking
Step 1: Check if you can browse the Internet with success in Mode safe mode with networking.
Networking Mode safe mode starts Windows in mode safe mode and includes the network drivers and services needed to access the Internet or other computers on your network.
A description of the options to start in Windows XP Mode
Step 2: Put the computer in a State of boot is a way to know which application is causing this problem.
To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.
Put your boot system helps determine if third-party applications or startup items are causing the problem. If so, you need to maybe contact the manufacturer of the program for updates or uninstall and reinstall the program.
Step 1: Follow the steps in the link below to do the same thing:
How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" State
Note: After troubleshooting, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as shown here:
Step 2: To configure Windows to use a Normal startup state
After you have used the boot is a way to solve your problem, you can follow these steps to configure Windows XP to start normally.
- Click Start and then click Run.
- Type msconfig and click OK. The System Configuration Utility dialog box appears.
- Click the general tab, click Normal Startup - load all services and device drivers and then click OK.
- When you are prompted, click on restart to restart the computer.
Method 3:
Create a new user account and verify if you are able to access the program in the start menu.
Try to connect with a different user has administrator rights account and then create a new user account.
For more information, see these links:
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
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in some ways, I lost my programs in the start menu and on the desktop.
He says: program has been changed or moved
This may work incorrectly or not work.can someone offer me solutions
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Please let us know if the problem persists in the new user account.
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You can access Mode safe? Repeatedly press F8 as you start? If yes you can try Control Panel - device
Manager - graphics card - Double click on - driver tab - click on UPDATE driver - then right click
on devices and UNINSTALL - REBOOT.Another method to try to get to the desktop (try in normal Windows Mode without failure)
CTRL + ALT + DELETE and on the tab process EXPLORER.exe and COMPLETE the PROCESS on this subject - then
on the Applications tab - lower right - new task - type in EXPLORER.exe. Safe mode is reached
by tapping F8 as you start several times.First check this thread in case it is simple and if not to come back to this thread.
http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistaprograms/thread/50247d5e-0ae0-446c-A1bd-11287fd1478a
Black screen problems are extremely difficult to repair and all patch is usually on a base hit or miss.
That there is no information on a black screen as it is on a blue screen just adds to the
Difficulty. Often using a restore point or Startup Repair will have no effect. You can try a
Google to see the proposed repairs, whom some have worked however these cover a wide
field efforts.Here's a video of one of them.
http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&q=black+screen+of+death+Vista&btnG=search&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1
Here's another fix
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manufacturer will sell them at low prices. Or try in safe mode if you can get there.How to make a Vista system restore
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-System-Restore-how.htmlYou can create a recovery disc or use someone even version (to do the system restore there only to)
being bootable).How to create a Vista recovery disk
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/141820-create-recovery-disc.html------------------------------------------------
These require the correct Vista discs since you can not start safe mode.
Try the Startup Repair tool-
This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options and/or with a Vista disk
http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/326b756b-1601-435e-99D0-1585439470351033.mspxTry recovery options Startup Repair
How to do a startup repair
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Here are a few Google searches where many have found different solutions:
Vista black screen - check that a 1st
http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=Vista+black+screen&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G10Vista black screen Solution
http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&q=Vista+black+screen+solution&AQ=f&OQ=&AQIVista black screen Fix
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You can try an In-Place Upgrade (hopefully save programs and data) or a repair installation (if all goes well
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On-site upgrade
http://vistasupport.MVPs.org/repair_a_vista_installation_using_the_upgrade_option_of_the_vista_dvd.htmIf nothing works, you can make a repair facility that must save the data but you will need to
Reinstall the programs. This also requires correct Vista disks especially for OEM versions. You will be
need to know your product Code.This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options and/or a Vista DVD
http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/326b756b-1601-435e-99D0-1585439470351033.mspxHow to perform a repair for Vista Installation
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Another method that works sometimes: at the command prompt, type of Vista startup disk:
(type in a single line or copy / paste a line at a time and then press enter - type no parenthesis)
or "BOLD")c:
cd\
CD c:\Windows\System32\winevt (there is a space between cd and C :)
Ren LogsOLD Logs (there are spaces between ren and newspapers and Logsold)RESTART Windows
I hope this helps.
I hope this helps.
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Hoping that windows can automatically display the icons of the programs installed on these files.
Hello
I understand that you want to change the icons of folders in the files shows all programs menu.
You can change the icons of folders which are displayed in the file Explorer, but these changes will not be reflected in the access to the start menu.
However, you can use some 3rd 3rd party apps that can help you to do the same.
Note: Using third-party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.
Please refer to the article below for more information on the option of customization available in Windows 7:
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/personalization-Gallery
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