Users not seeing recent items on start menu


  1. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Enterprise
       #1

    Users not seeing recent items on start menu


    I'm configuring Windows 7 Enterprise for my office. I've gone through and installed all the programs. I then do the deal where I log in locally and copy my profile and make it the Default profile.

    Anyway, when I log in using my profile (Domain Admin) no problems!
    When i log in as a typical user (without admin rights) I don't see anything on the left side of the start menu (recent programs). I open Word, Excel, etc. but nothing is ever added to the recent\favorite program list.

    I'm guessing it's a permissions issue but I can't seem to figure it out. Can someone help me out? Thanks!
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  2. Posts : 997
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, SP1
       #2

    battlese said:
    I'm configuring Windows 7 Enterprise for my office. I've gone through and installed all the programs. I then do the deal where I log in locally and copy my profile and make it the Default profile.

    Anyway, when I log in using my profile (Domain Admin) no problems!
    When i log in as a typical user (without admin rights) I don't see anything on the left side of the start menu (recent programs). I open Word, Excel, etc. but nothing is ever added to the recent\favorite program list.

    I'm guessing it's a permissions issue but I can't seem to figure it out. Can someone help me out? Thanks!
    Have a look at the answer given by Compumech on page 1 of this link :
    Program Icons Missing in All Programs Menu

    According to the replier, the key is to cut the programs down to 70.
    Apparently it works for a few users in that thread. Please continue reading past page 1.

    Don't hold me to it if this does not work.
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  3. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Enterprise
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I think that link relates to not having any programs showing up under the All Programs side of things. My issue is on the left side - the recently opened. Also, by the way I have confirmed that I have the "Recent Items" checkbox checked in the Customize start menu.
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  4. Posts : 997
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, SP1
       #4

    battlese said:
    I think that link relates to not having any programs showing up under the All Programs side of things. My issue is on the left side - the recently opened. Also, by the way I have confirmed that I have the "Recent Items" checkbox checked in the Customize start menu.
    Oh. I mis-read the post.

    Try this....
    Right click at an open space of taskbar > Properties > Start Menu tab > under Privacy heading, is there a checkmark on " Store and display recently opened programs in the Start menu " ?
    If not, check it > OK

    Does that help at all.
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  5. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Enterprise
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Yes both checkboxes are checked.
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  6. Posts : 997
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, SP1
       #6

    battlese said:
    Yes both checkboxes are checked.
    Have you tried creating another user account same as the one you have trouble with, and see if the same problem persists ?
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  7. Posts : 1,426
    7 Pro
       #7

    Are you clearning temps/history from browser and computer? Clearning temps can cause this issue.
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  8. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Enterprise
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Yes, actually I do clear out the temps & history. Yesterday I set up a laptop and didn't clear out anything (left me with a 375mb profile but I figured, what the heck if it works), but I got the same thing. Blank listing on the left hand side.
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  9. Posts : 1,426
    7 Pro
       #9

    Hmmm... try this:

    Recent Items - Turn On or Off
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