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• the Windows 7 start menu as a menu display does not respond when selected

  original title: windows 7 start menu - display as a menu broken

  When you customize my Start menu in Windows 7, I chose to 'Display as a Menu', as many items as I could.  It worked well for a while, but now is broken. Now, if 'Display as a Menu' or "Display as a link" is chosen, I have to click the item to open it.  I tried to change it back in 'menu' to 'bind', I tried choose "display only" and then back to "view in the form of a menu, I rebooted. I changed the delay of menushow definition in the registry by default 400 for as little as 20.  All to nothing does not.  Any ideas?

  FYI for those who might encounter the same problem... found an easier solution.  I just put the menu start failing. The button is at the bottom of the start menu.

• How to rebuild the Windows 7 start menu?

  Having had a virus and deleted successfully, I find myself with a strange problem.

  The virus, among other things, seems to have changed the menu start removing the 'pinned' programs is not a problem, but also remove the contents of the folders in "all programs", for example under "Microsoft Office" is a subfolder called "office tools" (empty), but nothing else.
  All programs are always there and the work that they are not available on the start menu. There must be a way to rebuild this menu without having to reinstall each of the very many pieces of software on the computer.

  Suggestions welcome.

  Common to all users start menu is C:\users\all users\microsoft\windows\start menu.
  For each menu C:\users\username\appdata\roaming\Microsoft\window s\start user.
  By default, these are hidden files.
  Open Windows Explorer and create shortcuts, copy, paste etc.

  A search not pulled up this [http://softzilla.blogspot.com/2011/04/free-windows-7-context-menu-editor.html] no idea if it is of no use

  Post edited by: peterk_1

• Start menu empty records.

  I just me am nailed with a couple of scanners rogue malware yesterday, and the second was particularly nasty.  He moved all my files, to the point that I thought that my documents and my office have been completely deleted, disabled everything that might be able to get rid of the virus, etc.  24 hours later, I restored everything, except one: all my program in my Start menu folders are empty.  In addition, all my favorites and recently used in the start menu icons are gone.  Here are the things I've tried:

  The computer scanned with Malwarebytes, Spybot S & D, Ad-Aware, analyze it.

  Deleted manually the reportable registry is commonly associated with this particular virus.

  Attempt to register patch fixes.

  Attempted to run the system recovery.  Three times.  System recovery finished as 'failed' and has not changed.

  View all the folders on drive C: (this particular action restored the files themselves, which have been previously also hidden, but not the content within these files).

  Refuse the privileges of startup in msconfig.

  I think that's what I tried.  I'm lost on this one, but determined to find a way to get this thing back to where it was yesterday.  Any ideas?

  Syed,

  I've done both.  This virus scanner is powerful enough; He finds a virus my other scanners missed others.  After you delete these files, I ran the file system scan.  Yet, all the folders are empty.  I tried the system restore, but whenever I tried, Windows failed.  So I think that the system restore does not record decent restore points.  I can, however, only falling back to shortcuts in the start menu, which is what I do with programs that I needed them yesterday.  But thanks for the help.

  Slim, which is where I found a registry patch.  Did not work.

  Nick

• Need help with the Windows Vista Start Menu

  So, I turned on my computer today and clicked on the start menu, I expanded the tab all programs and was shocked to see that it was empty. Tab Assecories, Extras and upgrades, games, all of them, all tabs have disappeared. Is any way to restore? I don't know how to get to the Defrag disk or cleaning disc or one of these things without it. Help, please!

  -Tim

  A plus for you to try.

  It still happens today. Yes?

  Why not do a system restore.

  Choose 2 days ago, or a date then your list of all the programs worked as your restore point.

  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/using-Windows-Vista-system-restore/

• The Windows 7 Start Menu search / indexing nothing works! Tried everything!

  OK Ive spent countless hours of research on this question, ive tried many "bugs" that did not work at all. I have Windows 7 Ultimate 64 - bit Edition and here is my problem:

  The search for the Start Menu in windows 7 does not show ANYTHING when I type something to search for. No category, no file, no folder, nothing. The only thing that appears is "See more results" at the bottom and everything else is empty. When I click on "See more results" I get an error saying that windows cannot find the search query

  WHAT IVE TRIED:

  Ive tried to rebuild the index - always says 0 indexed items and NEVER changes, Ive tried to manually change the location of the index, same result

  Ive tried deleted manually the former location of the index, stop the search function, from the search function (both in the options and in regedit), restart the computer and still nothing.

  Ive tried Backing removed all find Regkeys, stop manually search in the command prompt, location of the Delete index into the command prompt, restart the search function in the command prompt.

  Ive tried to do an in Place Upgrade / repair installation of Windows 7 but he's always said his failure and returned to my current installation of WIN7

  Ive double checked to ensure that all my regkeys have the correct values and I have all the correct regkeys

  After all that, nothing WORKS STILL! -Yes research is Active, yes the file indexing and drive is chosen correctly, and yes the Search Options for files and folders ARE set up.

  Ive seen 3 other emails of Micrsoft argue that users have posted, some people say it arranges, it does NOTHING for me. I always have this problem.

  Please, please help me with this, if anyone can help me, you have no idea how much I appreciate it!

  I don't know what caused it, but this problem fixed the original problem and you describe for me:

  http://bluescreensolutions.blogspot.com/2011/03/Windows-cannot-find-searchquerycmd.html

• HP Pavilion desktop computer: upgrade to Windows 10 - Start Menu disappeared

  I updated July 29 to 10 Windows using the Windows Media authoring tool.  I was very happy with the new system, everything was working fine until 2 days ago the Start Menu disappeared.  I looked for solutions, as it seems a common phenomenon and Microsoft are aware and working on a fix (this problem occurred with a previous version).  The most popular and apparently successful solution is:

  Open Windows PowerShell (run as administrator) the Task Manager (as a new task) and enter:

  Get-AppxPackage | % {Add-AppxPackage - DisableDevelopmentMode-register "$($_.)} {"InstallLocation) \AppxManifest.xml"}

  This has not worked for me.  After much trial and error I havefound change affected 'Standard' to 'Administrator' account and restart work.  Long term, however.  Someone at - there a better solution?

  Thank you. Unfortunately, I was one of those for whom this solution did not work.  The problem turned in my case to be caused by AdAware 9.0 that was included in the upgrade.  He was using a lot of memory and seemed to be blocking updates.  He was not enrolled in a program control panel, so I was unable to uninstall it.  I tried to replace it with the latest AdAware (currently 11.0) to save the program and then can be removed but was not able to uninstall version 9.0 or (AdAware 11.0 seems to cause problems with Windows 10).  I finally managed using Revo Uninstaller http://www.revouninstaller.com/ and find the program that even this program has no seeAdAware 9.0 installed programs.  After a complete withdrawal of all remaining files and a few reboots and allowing Windows Update to automatically install updates a backlog of orders, the Start Menu is back.  Problem solved.

• Windows vista start menu

  How to change the work of this button in the start menu of windows vista?

  http://i.imgur.com/SBAv2ze.jpg

  It makes my PC beds

  I wanted to say I want to change the function of the power button on the start menu

  but I found that I need to somehow

  Thank you

• Always necessary to reset the default boot to Windows 7 start menu

  HP P6632f 64-bit computer

  OS Windows 7 Home Premium version

  Error messages that have been found are

  An unknown error during system restore 0 x 80070002 (used a different restore point and it worked)

  BIOHD 4 error code (this appeared on two occasions however, the computer starts with F4 in the start menu)

  There were no additions to the computer for several months, however there was a power outage that shut down computer just before it started.

  When the computer starts up goes to the first blue screen when you can press Esc for boot menu, F9 for diagnosis, etc..  The boot then fails and requires a boot disk.

  To fix this problem, I used the repair disc and or F8 to access different repair options.  I used the Startup Repair, System Restore, as well as the bootrec /fixboot and bootrec /fixmbr commands.  They have worked to get the computer to start, however, when it came to a reboot I was at square one.  When you use the Startup Repair disk and HD, there would be a report that there are no startup issues or questions start had been repaired but sometimes it would start and sometimes it wouldn't.

  If the safe is a restart then most of the time it will restart correctly.  However if the computer is stopped for more than a minute it will not start.

  I now start the computer by using the ESC key at startup to the top and enter the boot menu. I then use the F4 key to reset the default start menu and the PC starts and works well. The start menu lists first, second HD DVD and the Real tek DXEB03 D00 as third. (Don't know what this is.)

  Any helps resolve this, so I don't have to reset the default start at each start menu would be appreciated.

  It is unlikely that a HP Recovery or repair of Windows will last if the hard drive has failed. If you buy a new hard drive, you can order a series of HP's HP recovery disks or a third party provider of third party. If please see "Software media and command pilot" page or contact HP Customer Support. to order a set of HP recovery disks. You can also buy the ComputerSurgeons.com recovery discs if you prefer.

  If you don't mind lose the use of all the factory installed HP softtware 'value-added', please visit "how to install Windows 7 without the disc" to get instructions on how to download Windows 7, create the installation media and install Windows 7 using the product key 25 character of the COA Microsoft on your computer.

  Please click the White Star of KUDOS to show your appreciation

• Windows 7 - Start Menu power supply lack of button 'stop', 'sleep '.

  Hi all

  My power button on Start Menu is missing the 'Close' and 'Sleep' options.   Everything is displayed is 'Locked', 'Disconnect' and 'Switch user' (in gray).  I searched Internet solutions and tried * everything * recommended that in return, including:

  -right click on the power button and by changing properties

  -modification of the options in the application of power of Control Panel

  -change the registry setting to Start Menu

  -using the Group Editor to change the option to Start Menu power button

  -checked all of my system files to be ok

  I've been smart to do these things and always return the default settings later.

  Other observations:

  -the power button on the main Windows login screen * fact * have these options

  -When you use the Control Panel power approx., I even not give me the option to change the Start Menu power button

  I use Windows 7, 64 bit, professional on a Phenom II X 4 4 GB system.

  Help!  I'm a poster for the first time and I'm completely stumped.

  Thank you

  Minnesota Bob

  I solved the problem.  It turns out that there are two 2 group policy changes that had to be modernized.  Here's what to do (some steps copied from Microsoft article)

  Click Start, run.
  Type gpedit.msc , and then click OK.
  Navigate to the following location:
   
  Taskbar and User Configuration Administration\menu located
   
  Double click on "Remove and prevent access to the close command.
  Select 'off '.

  Double-click on "Start change power button Menu"

  Select "enabled."

  Choose "Shutdown".

  If you don't want to go through these steps, create a new user account will work as well.  Of course, then transfer all your settings of the old user account.

  Minnesota Bob

• How can I add shortcuts to Windows 7 start menu?

  For some reason, it is impossible to add new shortcuts to the start menu in Windows 7. I always get a message "Windows cannot create a shortcut here. Do you want the shortcut to be placed on the desktop instead? "I tried to select "Show hidden files, folders and drives" in the folders and search options > view and to get to the start menu in the ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start menu but it does not help.

  How do you manually add a shortcut to the start menu?

  Right-click on the file, then select send to desktop (create shortcut), then drag the shortcut on the desktop to the start menu.

  You must not create shortcuts or change files in the box programs unless you are troubleshooting.

• Pin a shortcut to a network drive for Windows 7 start menu

  Hello

  up to Windows XP, I was able to add a shortcut to a network drive in the start menu, which allowed me to quickly access files stored on these discs without having to open new windows, then click on through the directory tree (I have not tried on Vista). Now on Windows 7, add a shortcut to a local drive works, but doing the same thing with a network drive is not. Is it possible to do?

  Using the shortcut to the root of the computer on the right side of the menu start isn't acceptable workaround because she apparently cannot navigate the directory tree using submenus.

  Thanks for your help.

  Kind regards

  PAGOD

  You cannot add to your Start menu, but you can add it to your taskbar.  Right-click the taskbar, select Toolbars > new nouvelle barre bar tools, then find and select the network drive.

  If it solves your problem, click on the link "Propose as answer" below and vote as useful by clicking on the green triangle for the lelft. Thank you!

• Windows 7 start menu does not work

  Hello

  I use Windows 7. Menu start does not work. How can I stop?

  Hello Ishrak

  Push the power button. If it does not work. Hold the power button in until the PC is turned off.

• Windows 7 Start Menu Worthless - how to make it useful?

  Once upon a time, you can arrange the start menu with folders of shortcuts for easy access to your most frequently used programs.  This is no longer allowed.  Now you need to pin a single shortcut to the start menu (as opposed to a related shortcuts folder), or access the long list "all programs."  It's a bit like you giving the choice of the purchase of gasoline by tanker or the.

  If you try to pin a folder of shortcuts related to the start menu, it is accessible only in the form of a folder, not a menu.  Is it possible to restore the old features of the Start Menu?

  One of these two tips might help:

  • You can organize Start Menu by adding your own files:

    In Windows Explorer, open this location: %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\ (this location is specified to the single user. If you want to have an overall effect that is visible to all users, you should go here: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start start\program )

    You can create files there and then just simply drag and drop shortcuts on the Start Menu.

    or...

  • You can try to restore the classic Start Menu

• [Solved] Windows 7 start menu search work does not correctly

  Hello
  I hope you guys can help me with the following:
  As I removed (through the registry) libraries in Windows 7 (see notice at the bottom) I can't find common things such as 'cmd' 'Notepad' or 'calc (tab'ulator)' find the programs installed in the search from the start menu, but CAN FIND paths like C:\Windows\system32\cmd.exe. Research in the Solution Explorer window is not affected by this problem. If I try to search for example "cmd" in the search for the start menu it says "no element not corresponding to your research." When I click on "See more results" it shows This popup (click here). So I restored the registry keys, but it will not work correctly again.

  FYI: I tried several things to solve this problem but never fixed it:
  -see if the Windows Search service and Indexing Service are running (> Yes, auto-start)
  -rebuild the index (it indexes 2 additional partitions on my hard drive, C:\Windows, C:\Users, C:\Program Files (x 86)------and standard folders like the Start Menu)
  -Uninstall and reinstall Windows Search and Indexing Service (via Windows turn on or off features in the control panel > programs and features)
  -delete the folder C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Search
  -Tools Microsoft FixIt
  -Troubleshooting (also the problems search and indexing)
  -create new user account

  I forgot something? If so, I'll tell you as soon as I remember.

  Can anyone help me please with my w/out problem suggesting to reinstall Windows?

  I use Windows 7 x 64 HomePremium SP1 on a
  AMD Athlon 64 X 2 Dual Core Processor 4200 + 2.42 GHz with
  4.00 GB of RAM and 500 GB HARD drive (partitioned into 3 disks).

  Notice:
  In order to delete the libraries I removed/edited these registry keys:
  [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\ {031E4825-7B94-4dc3-B131-E946B44C8DD5}]
  [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\ {031E4825-7B94-4dc3-B131-E946B44C8DD5}]
  [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\ {031E4825-7B94-4dc3-B131-E946B44C8DD5}]
  [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\ {2112AB0A-C86A-4ffe-A368-0DE96E47012E}]
  [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\ {491E922F-5643-4af4-A7EB-4E7A138D8174}]
  [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\ {7b0db17d-9cd2-4a93-9733-46cc89022e7c}]
  [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\ {A302545D-DEFF-464b-ABE8-61C8648D939B}]
  [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\ {A990AE9F-A03B-4e80-94BC-9912D7504104}]
  [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\NewStartPanel]
  "{031E4825-7B94-4dc3-B131-E946B44C8DD5}" = -.

  I found a solution by myself.
  If you have the same problem I had (really the same with above registry keys), just download this file: https://www.mediafire.com/?s4bt0447gk426r6 inside you will find 3 .reg files:
  -to restore the registry keys and resolving the problem of search in the menu start
  -through libraries in the start menu folders 'normal '.
  -to cancel the passage of libraries in normal files.

  To have no problem trying to merge "undo_rem_libs.reg", first give yourself permissions (full control!) of the HKCR\CLSID\ {031E4825-7B94-4dc3-B131-E946B44C8DD5} key by right-clicking on it > permissions... > advance > owner (tab) > click on your username > OK > again once, click your user name (this time in the 'group or user names') > check 'Allow' in the full control row > OK.
  That's all! Now you can merge the .reg for restoring above file (see problem) removed key strings with the just installed new Windows 7 original data.

  The other .reg files in the archive must be explicit.

  / Edit:
  NOTICE: this works on all versions 32 and 64 bit of Windows 7 (not tested on Windows 7 Starter).