Start menu - Program list

[GrampyPeter]

I used a third party program to "optimize" my computer performance. OK
shame, shame, slap my hand . I ran the registry cleaner. After, I noticed
that when I ran Start - Programs, only about 7 items were listed when before
there used to be dozens of programs listed. Based on what I've been reading,
I suspect it is a registry issue. I tried running "undo" with the optimize
program but the complete Start-program list is still missing. I tried system
restore at 2 "system checkpoints" and both restores "failed." I tried
running in "safe" mode; the full program list still is not present. I tried
rebooting a couple of times, still no good.

I'm running XP in the classic mode. I switched to the XP view mode and the
green arrowhead is missing from the "All Programs" pointer. Not sure if
that's significant.

I tried several of my regular programs and the PC seems to be functioning
fine.

Not sure what to look for now to get my full program list back.

The "optimize" program has found it's way to the trash.

Thanks for your help and Merry Christmas.

 

[Andrew E.]

Try control-panel,start/task,start properties,add/delete what you want to
show in list,exit when thru.If still a problem,create a new user account,open
xp in new,if all is ok,then the other account is corrupted,delete account...

 

[Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM]

I used a third party program to "optimize" my computer performance. OK
shame, shame, slap my hand . I ran the registry cleaner. After, I
noticed
that when I ran Start - Programs, only about 7 items were listed when
before
there used to be dozens of programs listed. Based on what I've been
reading,
I suspect it is a registry issue. I tried running "undo" with the
optimize
program but the complete Start-program list is still missing. I tried
system
restore at 2 "system checkpoints" and both restores "failed." I tried
running in "safe" mode; the full program list still is not present. I
tried
rebooting a couple of times, still no good.

I'm running XP in the classic mode. I switched to the XP view mode and
the
green arrowhead is missing from the "All Programs" pointer. Not sure if
that's significant.

I tried several of my regular programs and the PC seems to be functioning
fine.

Not sure what to look for now to get my full program list back.

The "optimize" program has found it's way to the trash.

Save any data that you want. Then boot from your Windows CD, format the
drive and reinstall Windows. Then reinstall your other programs.

 

[GrampyPeter]

I created a new User account and the "program list" is complete. Thank you.
Time will tell if I messed up something else too. Merry Christmas. Grampy
Peter

 

[GrampyPeter]

Thanks for reply Frank. Creating a new user account per the previous reply
"fixed" my problem. Implementing your suggestion may be the ultimate fix if
some other gremlin shows up. Merry Christmas.

 

[db ´¯`·.. >]

what might be
helpful to avoid
mishaps in the future
is to install:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...6d-8912-4e18-b570-42470e2f3582&displaylang=en


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[GrampyPeter]

The program I used to do the register "optimizing" saved the deleted register
values. Can I use the " registry editor" to put them all back? I don't know
if the undo in the program put them back or not.

If this is too risky, I can live with setting up a new user account and
moving my files over.

 

[Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM]

Maybe your program can put them back.

If they're saved in a *.reg file, right click it and choose Merge and they
should be put back.