Favorites in Explorer Window not working

[PEBKAC]

I know that this has been posted on many times before on these forums, as I just searched for a solution to the program. I went through several pages of information on how to fix my problem and tried everything that I have found thus far.

These are the steps I've taken to try to correct this problem thus far:

1) Right click on "Favorites" in the left explorer pane, and clicked "Restore Favorite Links"

2) Tried dragging a backed up copy (from a previous installation) to :
- Shell:UsersFileFolder
- C:/Users/Username

3) Tried creating a new folder named "Links" and adding the links in from there

4) Checked that the registry location HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\lnkfile has a String entry named IsShortcut. It was never deleted and is still there.

5) Applied the lnk registry file from this tutorial: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/19449-default-file-type-associations-restore.html

6) Correctly followed the tutorial here: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/38933-favorites-add-remove-navigation-pane.html. The registry values were still set to the correct default values for both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows.

7) Also tried dragging the contents of the afore mentioned backup directly into the Favorites menu, and pasting is not allowed.

I am currently running Windows 7 Ultimate x64. If any other information is needed, please let know. I know that I can access my desktop and "downloads" folders through other means, but I have grown used to using the favorites menu for more than just these two folders.

Thank you to any who might be able to lend a hand.

 

[richc46]

It may help, if you have an idea on the cause or what you did prior to the problem

 

[PEBKAC]

I have a feeling it might have been the CCleaner Registry Cleaner. But, I don't remember running the registry cleaner since I've just reinstalled within the past week.

 

[richc46]

If that is the case it may be registry problems. Try a system restore from a point that is at least two or three days before the problem could have started.

 

[PEBKAC]

Only problem with that is I do not keep system restore turned on after I have all my programs installed. I am using SSD's and I don't want system restore writing to them.

 

[richc46]

Try another browser. Firefox or Chrome are very good choices.

 

[kucing13]

Don't you make a backup registry when using cccleaner. you could click on the reg backup to change back any modified data

 

[PEBKAC]

This is not a browser issue. I am not referring to: favorites = bookmarks.

I am speaking of the navigation pane on the left hand side of an Explorer window (not IE).

@Kucing13,

I have never had CCleaner do something like this before, and frankly, I'm not even sure it was CCleaner. I haven't used it all day, and it was working earlier this morning. All I have done is browse the Internet today, and have not messed with any files other than those mentioned to try to correct the problem.

 

[richc46]

Go to search, type the letters cmd. When cmd comes up do not hit enter, run as adminisrator

In cmd type sfc /scannow

If that does not work, we will try a repair install.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html?filter[2]=General Tips

 

[PEBKAC]

Here is what appeared in the command prompt window:

Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files but was unable to fix some of them.
Details are included CBS.Log windir\Logs\CBS\CBS.log. For example C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log

Added the CBS.log file as an attachment to this post.

 

[richc46]

SFC can fix only one file at a time, run a few more times.

 

[zigzag3143]

SFC can fix only one file at a time, run a few more times.

Hey Rich

Are you saying SFC can only fix one file per run, or one file at a time (consecutively)? I am somewhat confused by the statement.

Ken

 

[ryo]

SFC can fix only one file at a time, run a few more times.

Hey Rich

Are you saying SFC can only fix one file per run, or one file at a time (consecutively)? I am somewhat confused by the statement.

Ken

maybe he means..at a time can fix.
so must run more than one to know it. but i think run one times that's execute all.

 

[richc46]

SFC can fix only one file at a time, run a few more times.

Hey Rich

Are you saying SFC can only fix one file per run, or one file at a time (consecutively)? I am somewhat confused by the statement.

Ken

Ken it was always my belief, based upon many posts, that only one file can be fixed per run. If anyone knows that this belief is in error, please advise.

 

[zigzag3143]

Rich

While I dont have absolute proof yet ( searching Technet) I am pretty sure it can repair many in one run. Even the instructions about possible outcomes from MS says files.
"1. SFC did not find any corrupted files

2. SFC did find corrupted files and was able to fix the files

3. SFC was not able to fix all corrupted files"


Easy enough to verify if you have a CBS.log form a system with errors. There are many sections that will tell you file file name and result, and then move to the next damaged file.


Have the rest later


Ken

EDIT:: more from technet

But most likely you are only interested in the part that shows the corrupted files that were fixed – or not fixed. For that you need a significant data reduction. You do that as follows:

 

[PEBKAC]

Tried running several more times, and so far no luck.

Any other ideas?

 

[kucing13]

it's time for system repair

 

[PEBKAC]

Going to have to see if I can find my original disk. I took the upgrade options out of my disk to slipstream in updates.

 

[kucing13]

gud luck and looking forward to hear good news from it

 

[PEBKAC]

Repair install didn't work either. Looks like I'm going to have to wipe and reload my system again. Oh well. Good time to slip stream in the new updates, and make a new disk.