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Windows 7 - Some Programs won't go to Start Menu's Recent Programs List...

 
12-30-2010   #1


 
 

Some Programs won't go to Start Menu's Recent Programs List...

No matter how many times I launch Skype or iTunes, they just won't get added to the Start Menu's Recent Programs list. Any ideas why?

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12-30-2010   #2


Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc
 
 


Welcome
Post number 2 may work for you
Recent items history not updating in taskbar
My System SpecsSystem Spec
12-30-2010   #3


Windows 7 Professional x64
 
 


In case you don't know, here is how to do what Brink said:
  1. Right click on the start menu.
  2. Click Properties.
  3. Uncheck the two options under Privacy.
  4. Click Apply.
  5. Check the two options.
  6. Click Apply again.
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12-30-2010   #4


 
 


Thanks guys! Worked like a charm.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
12-30-2010   #5


Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc
 
 


You are very welcome
My System SpecsSystem Spec
04-17-2011   #6


 
 


Back again with the same problem, but this time the above method isn't fixing it. Are there any other ways to resolve this?
My System SpecsSystem Spec
04-18-2011   #7


Windows 7 pro 32bit. (SP1)
 
 


you want those programs to be on start menu programs list for sure yes?
then you can pin them to start menu.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
04-18-2011   #8


 
 


But then they'll never get moved off the list to make way for more frequently used programs. I like the way the list works for that reason. I may end up having to pin programs, but I'd rather not.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
04-18-2011   #9


2 x Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 x64 & Mac OS X Snow Leopard x32/x64 & Linux Mint 9 Isadora x64
 
 


Add shortcuts to all programs also - not the folders, just exe files or the ones you want -, and click all programs after clicking start.
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04-19-2011   #10


 
 


All Programs is where the shortcuts are, and I've clicked the programs many times.
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