Missing programs shortcut from "All programs"

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When I go to Start -> All Programs I cant see all of the default shortcuts.enter image description here!

I have tried, to customize "everything" on properties in start menu (like search other files and libraries). Also in *C:\Users\Adnimistrator\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs* I have only few programs.The one you see on screen, but I have lot more programs in my C:\Program Files folder.

Also wnen I search for some of Windows featurs, I cannot find them, like Paint ( The content of Accessories folder, is not "normal" as well, because a lot of stuff is missing. enter image description here!

There was alredy this question posted on superuser.com, but with no answer. Also, new programs that I have installed are on the All programs list.

malakrsnaslava

Posted 2013-09-27T17:51:54.100

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What do you believe is wrong about that screenshot? I see two shortcuts in the screenshot. If you want additional shortcuts in your Start Menu just add them to the directory thats all an installer does. – Ramhound – 2013-09-27T17:55:08.307

I dont have windows short cut, as well. (paint, calculator.. ) It is not that I want any custom shortcut ( like adding Eclipse in "all programs") – malakrsnaslava – 2013-09-27T17:57:15.113

Sounds like you should start by installing Eclipse or creating a shortcut by hand in the folder. – Ramhound – 2013-09-27T18:00:20.857

1I'm not completely understanding -- paint & calculator would be found under "Accessories". Do they not show if you click on the Accessories folder as shown in the image? FWIW, although I have Paint etc. under accessories & properly installed, if I search for "Paint" I still get "No items matched your search", yet the program runs from c:\windows\system32\mspaint.exe – Debra – 2013-09-27T18:02:23.380

I am going to guess you ran into this issue http://superuser.com/questions/21519/all-start-menu-items-have-disappeared

– Ramhound – 2013-09-27T18:02:51.700

@ RAMHOUND. I dont want to add Eclipse, know how to do that! I am saying that I DONT HAVE WINDOWS SHORTCUTS like! ( Calculator, Paint, Remote Desktop.. ) So when I want to run them I have to find calc.exe from RUN! – malakrsnaslava – 2013-09-27T18:03:40.200

@ Debra, no they dont. – malakrsnaslava – 2013-09-27T18:04:10.110

So what does happen when you click on the Accessories folder? Are you saying that it doesn't expand to show anything below it? – Debra – 2013-09-27T18:05:51.297

Also per Ramhounds suggestion, when you go to "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs" how many items does it have? – Debra – 2013-09-27T18:08:42.983

Under accesories, only Command Prompt, Notpead, Run, Explorer.. I will edit question with that picture. – malakrsnaslava – 2013-09-27T18:08:46.767

Under this"C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs", only programs that are shown in the all programs list – malakrsnaslava – 2013-09-27T18:10:52.153

The contents are handled by the registry btw so if default tools are missing the your registry is to blame – Ramhound – 2013-09-27T20:05:41.357

Answers

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This is not a solution, but this is "workaround" ... I have copied 

C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs

from other computer, so I have all windows things (like calculator, Sticky notes, Sonud recorder, everything under Accessories, Adnimistrative tools etc.. ) Than I have put all shortcuts I need in that folder..

malakrsnaslava

Posted 2013-09-27T17:51:54.100

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Post this answer in case someone have same problem, but realy hope that someone will will give the right solution, not just this one. – malakrsnaslava – 2013-09-27T19:22:17.160

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A quick Google search shows that this problem happens if your PC is infected with malware. I'd suggest performing a deep scan with your preferred anti-malware software.

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happy_soil

Posted 2013-09-27T17:51:54.100

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Thanks, but that is pretty much the same that I have done. It contains "same" zip file that I take from other computer. But thanks. – malakrsnaslava – 2013-09-27T23:48:24.920

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