Windows 7 - Duplicate Context menu entries in Start menu

I don't know if this is a widespread problem, but I just noticed that I have duplicate context menu entries for "Files" and "Programs" that are reached by typing into the search box at the Start menu. See attached screenshot. This doesn't apply to Control Panel items, Videos, Documents, Music, etc.

Any solutions?

A long standing issue (XP also) with the context menu when accessed from certain locations.

One menu is appearing for the target, one for the link.

If you right click the offending item - check properties - you will see that your viewing the link, not the actual file.

Wierd, huh?

If I recall, I could avoid the problem if there were no "customizations" in the context menu.

I also remember a connection to the shortcut arrow. With the arrow shown, no doubling.

I really don't remember why it does that. One of the two.

Hello Strategist, and welcome to Seven Forums.

You might see if the free program ShellExView may have these Context Menu "types" listed twice. If so, you can disable them to see if that stops them from duplicating.

If not, then you might try a System Restore using a restore point dated before this happened to see if it can fix it.

Hope this helps,
Shawn