Is it normal?

[glennc]

Hello to all,
I have noticed on my current install of W7 Ultimate 64 bit, that if I install a program, it appears in the recently started menu box as it normally should. But I can not remove it manually or with CCleaner until after a reboot, when it then easily is removed. Thanks for your expert opinions and knowledgeable info.
glennc

 

[strollin]

Often when programs are installed they can't be completely installed because files that are currently in use need to be replaced/modifed/deleted so a reboot is necessary to complete the install. If the install isn't complete yet (because you haven't rebooted) then you may not be able to run the uninstaller.

 

[richc46]

You cannot remove any program, new or old if still in use. Many times it is necessary to remove in safe mode or to remove it from startup through msconfig.

 

[mitchell65]

Hello to all,
I have noticed on my current install of W7 Ultimate 64 bit, that if I install a program, it appears in the recently started menu box as it normally should. But I can not remove it manually or with CCleaner until after a reboot, when it then easily is removed. Thanks for your expert opinions and knowledgeable info.
glennc

Do you mean you want to delete just the progam name from the list or comletely uninstall the program?

 

[A Guy]

I've found that recently installed programs can't be removed from the recently used list. After a restart they usually can be. But some, like 7 zip continue to show up for several days even if never used after install. Just a quirk I believe. A Guy

 

[glennc]

Hello Gentlemen,
I did not make myself clear. I just wanted to remove the program from the start menu, not uninstall it. It refuses to budge until a reboot, then I can remove from list.
Sorry and thanks, hope that helps.
glennc

 

[mitchell65]

Hello Gentlemen,
I did not make myself clear. I just wanted to remove the program from the start menu, not uninstall it. It refuses to budge until a reboot, then I can remove from list.
Sorry and thanks, hope that helps.
glennc

I think A Guy has anwered this one then!

 

[Pusspa]

it must be a specific application issue because when i install software, and it shows up in the start menu glowing orange (the new program installed highlight colour i mean), i simply right click and select remove from this list. I have never had to reboot to allow this to happen.

 

[A Guy]

This is a screenshot of my Start Menu right now. Installed latest beta of 7Zip yesterday. Was able to remove it from list this moring. But when restarted there it is again, and as of now, won't let me remove from list. Has happened with many apps. Not a big deal, just it does happen.



A Guy

 

[davehc]

One thing not mentioned. You don't have to see them at all.
Right click the start globe and select properties. - Start menu tab.
Untick the two item s there.
Open the "Customise" option and scroll down, and untick, "Highlite newly installed program"; and "Recent items" - it should then be rid of most of the extra stuff.

 

[A Guy]

Can't speak for the OP, but I want my recent items to show. I personally don't see this as a problem I need solving, but rather an interesting glitch. I'm just confirming the OP isn't alone, it happens

A Guy

 

[glennc]

I do believe that A Guy did indeed explain it. I do indeed want to see the recent used programs, but would like to get rid of the one's I don't. Currently unable to do that. To make matters worse, on was removed under admin account and was gone. The next time I went back to Admin account it was back and wouldn't let me remove it without a reboot. It it a pain, but now that I know I am not alone, lets me know that this particular issue is me going crazy. Thanks for all the help. I'll live with it till Windows fixes it.
glennc

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Can't speak for the OP, but I want my recent items to show. I personally don't see this as a problem I need solving, but rather an interesting glitch. I'm just confirming the OP isn't alone, it happens

A Guy

Hello mate.


Try removing the entry in the start menu then uninstall the app, that should sort it.

 

[mitchell65]

But BFK, the OP says he wants to keep the program, just delete the entry in the start menu!

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

But BFK, the OP says he wants to keep the program, just delete the entry in the start menu!

See who I quoted, sorry to go OT.

 

[mitchell65]

But BFK, the OP says he wants to keep the program, just delete the entry in the start menu!

See who I quoted, sorry to go OT.

Hi BFK
Don't want to make a big issue here as this is such a tiny problem if it is a problem at all but I see you quoted A Guy and as I see it he doesn't want to un-install the programs either. His experience is slightly different in os far as the start menu entry keeps re-appearing or have I got he wong end of the stick?

 

[A Guy]

Lol, it's not a problem, it's an oddity. After installing a program, it shows on the start menu as recently used, we're not talking about the all programs list. It shows as if it is pinned to the start menu, and can't be removed like any recently used program listing can. After a reboot, then it can be removed. I just happened to mention that for me, it may again pop up as a recently used program on next restart.

We want the program, we want it to show as recently used. We'd like for it to not show if not recently used, or if it does, to be able to right click and remove it from the recently used list. For the OP and I, sometimes we are unable to right click and remove it from the list, unless we reboot. Again, I'll say, it's not a problem that needs fixing, but rather a windows oddity that is merely an inconvenience.

A Guy

 

[mitchell65]

It's just me being a silly old duffer! I get these pedantic moods upon me from time to time!!

 

[Layback Bear]

I'm not sure the OP request but I will give it a shot. If the new program is listed when just going to start, right click and unpin from start menu. It will be under All Programs. If it is just there because it has been used and it's not wanted there. Right click on the Start go to properties, start menu and there are two choices for you to select.

 

[glennc]

Hey to all who have replied to my little issue. I do believe that A guy seems to be exactly the symptoms I see occurring, so I will just live with it for now.
It's weird though, now a program I used and removed from the list after a reboot, has started appearing by itself. It will not remove until I reboot again.
glennc