Windows 7: Programs invisible on Start menu

Like the title says, most of the programs listed in the start menu are gone. They can still be accessed from other places, like the task bar and shortcuts, at least most of them.

I would show a picture, but I can't access Paint.

The only things that remain are Mahjong, Chess, Solitaire, Purble Place and Magnifier in the main menu and under All Programs: IE, some accessories (not including paint), McAfee, Google Chrome, The startup folder, and WinRAR.

See if this article helps;

A story of Windows 7 and an empty All Programs (and how I fixed it) - Greg's Cool [Insert Clever Name] of the Day

If not, then follow the steps below to submit an image.

To capture an image: Can you use the snipping tool? Go to the Start button and type "snipping tool". See the following article for more details;

Use Snipping Tool to capture screen shots
(ignore Step 1 in "Capture a snip" and use the information I provided to open it)

HTH

See if this tutorial will help you out Start Menu All Programs in Windows 7 - Restore Default Shortcuts

Jerry