frmdust Posted January 23, 2008 ID:12260 Share Posted January 23, 2008 The most recent programs list is not working on the start menu. I had a nasty virus about 2 months ago and this is one of the casualties. What do I need to do to fix it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger93 Posted January 23, 2008 ID:12261 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Try this:Right click on the start menu and choose properties. Click on the start menu tab and check the Store and display a list of recently opened files and Store and display a list of recently opened programs checkboxes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frmdust Posted January 23, 2008 Author ID:12272 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I am running xp and cannot find what you are talking about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger93 Posted January 23, 2008 ID:12273 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Ah well, sorry can't help then. Have you tried searching on Google? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frmdust Posted January 23, 2008 Author ID:12274 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I have but no luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin RubbeR DuckY Posted January 23, 2008 Root Admin ID:12275 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Can you define not working? The item is not showing up or when you click to see them it does not load the recent items. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frmdust Posted January 23, 2008 Author ID:12277 Share Posted January 23, 2008 The icons are not appearing once they have been used in the list and I have tried to see if there is a way to fix it using the properties of the start menu but I cannot find anything that will allow the list to populate. I know the list should populate with the most recently used programs, but it simply is not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakeyras Posted January 25, 2008 ID:12346 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Hi frmdust .This should work, if you visit this section of kellys-Korner and scroll down to 133 - Restore Most Frequently Used and click on it to download a small registry fix to the desktop.There is also a download for the undo fix next to it. The site and author is very well respected and holds a MVP.Even though a simple fix and as I earlier mentioned a undo fix, I always think it wise to create a backup of the registry before any modifications.Click on Start >> RunType:regeditClick OK.On the leftside, click to highlight My Computer at the top. Go up to "File >> Export" Make sure in that window there is a tick next to "All" under Export Branch.Leave the "Save As Type" as "Registration Files".Under "Filename" put Backup[*]Choose to save it to C:\ or somewhere else safe so that you will remember where you put it.[*]Click save and then go to File >> Exit.This is so the registry can be restored to this point if required.Now merge the previously downloaded Restore Most Frequently Used reg.file as follows:Double click on "mfuprograms".Click on Run >> and at the prompt "Yes" to merge with the registry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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