Installed programs won't show in programs menu


  1. kokopoko
    Posts : 1
    windows 7 home premium 64 bit
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    Installed programs won't show in programs menu


    I've got a problem that is showing up in 2 ways.

    1. I'll install software such as Windows Virtual PC and the folder will show up in the programs menu, but the folder will be empty. How does the software get installed but the program icon not added to the software folder? Screenshot is help2.jpg. Notice the Windows Virtual PC folder is empty.

    2. I'll install software such as the Microsoft Visual Basic 2010 Express and an icon to start the program is in the folder, but nothing happens when it's clicked. Screenshot is help1.jpg.

    What is going on? What do I do to get software installed with icons in the folders? I go into windows explorer and cannot find the programs.
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  3. Corazon
    Posts : 1,781
    Windows 7 Professional SP1 32-bit
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    Hi kokopoko,

    at least in the case of Virtual PC I can tell you with some certainty that a reboot will complete the installation and populate the empty folder with shortcuts.

    You might notice the little yellow shield in your "Shut down" button. That's Windows' way of telling you that an installation isn't yet complete and requires a restart.

    As for Visual Studio, I'm not sure but I notice you have VS 2008 installed. The 2010 Express version might conflict with it, but I don't really know as I'm not familiar with Visual Studio.

    But first things first: reboot. :)
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