Recent items under Start Menu items, not working

Wondering if a fresh install is my only option at this point?

Ok I realize I have not been using the correct terminology in reporting my issue. Maybe that is causing some confusion on what my problem is.


My Steam and Remote Desktop Connection Jumplist items do not work.
Other programs jump lists (VLC) work without issue.
I have cleared and reset jump lists as per this link: Jump Lists - Reset and Clear All Items

Still having the same problem.

(If a mod could change the title of my thread to reflect jump lists that would be great. )
Jump list items for two programs will not work.

When you tested using another account (post #6), did you pin a shortcut for RDC/RDP to the Start Menu and then complete a Remote Desktop Connection?

Jump list info is kept in files in one's profile folder. Creating a new account should have answered any questions about those files being corrupted. If you are interested, visit this post (and/or that whole thread).

BTW, I knew that you meant jump lists all along. I subscribed to your thread when you made it and I've run some tests making RDC/RDP jump lists. I've just not found anything for you to try to fix your issue.

Re: calling it jumplist, just making sure :) and yes, on that other profile, I connected via RDP and it created the the shortcut in the jump list. Also when I ran steam on that profile, it automatically filled in the entire jump list under steam. They stil did not work.

I also just found I can drag an item from the steam (non working)jumplist to the desktop and it creates a shortcut that runs without issue. I am completely baffled.

I tried some more trouble shooting, cleared both jumplist appdata locations. Then while those two fodlers were opened, I opened a movie in VLC. a file was created in %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\AutomaticDestinations and I now had a jump list under vlc. ANd I could open the item just fine.
Connected to a rdp connection and another file was created in that same folder. Jumplist created, but still cannot run from that jump list.
With steam a file was created in: %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\CustomDestinations an d jumplist was created but still unable to run anything from that jump list

So it seems that something in your operating system creates a bad jump list file for RDC/RDP and Steam... no matter which profile that you use. If I were really desperate, I would use Process Monitor to record the events that take place when a jump list entry is being made for RDC/RDP on a computer that works and compare it to the events that happen on your computer. Sadly, there will be lots of entries to look at and often times - in the end - no significant differences are found.

If you opt to use Process Monitor, filter the results for:
Path > contains > AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Recent

Callender said:

Hmm. Well unfortunately I don't use Steam or RDP (is disabled)

I wonder what would happen if you chose to rename a start menu item and the tried to pin it to the taskbar?

Right click start menu item > properties > general tab. Then rename.

Try pinning it.

No luck, same issue.