Solved Random shortcuts popping up

[Meolli]

Hello! I hope this is the right place to post this. I'm new to Windows 7 I just installed it a few days ago so I don't know much about it. My problem is that random shortcuts keep popping up in my start menu like in the shortcut like in the screenshot and I'm not even sure what they are from or why the keep appearing. They keep showing up on the desktop and my documents and.. well basically everywhere else too.

 

[Layback Bear]

Tick on the Start Orb. In a empty spot on the right side right tick and select properties. You should get this. Notice no check marks.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2013-recent-items-turn-off.html

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2275-recent-programs-turn-off.html

 

[Meolli]

Thank you! I hope they won't show up anymore, as for those that are already there do I have to delete them one by one?

 

[Layback Bear]

I would shut down the computer and do a restart first. Then check and see if they are still there. If so you decide if you want them or not and delete the ones you don't want.
What I think was happening; every thing you opened was added to the start menu and shutting down and starting will remove such things.

 

[Meolli]

They didn't disappear so I deleted them myself but they're starting to show up again....

 

[Layback Bear]

Please go back to post #2. Our friend Brink has added some Tutorial that should be very helpful.

 

[Meolli]

The recent items doesn't seem to be the problem as it does not show up with a yellow folder but with a normal icon, also when I right clicked on them it told me that they come from a folder called ProgramData not the recent items one, that one being empty.

 

[Layback Bear]

Are things still the same as in the picture in your post #1?

 

[Meolli]

Yes and like I said things like that also show up on my desktop not only the start menu. Also I'm sorry for the late reply!

 

[Layback Bear]

ci files being there is very strange to me; along with some others.
Please use this Tutorial and post back.

http://www.sevenforums.com/windows-...ne-activation-issue-posting-instructions.html

**It would be helpful if you filled in your system specs completely.
Look at My System Specs in the bottom of this post to get a idea of needed information.
** Is this computer connected to a server using a network or domain?

 

[Meolli]

Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0):
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Windows Validation Data-->

Validation Code: 0
Cached Online Validation Code: N/A, hr = 0xc004f012
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-V9488-FGM44-2C9T3
Windows Product Key Hash: rmk1OjF0iZq7gQoRmEcpnJHr0oc=
Windows Product ID: 00426-OEM-8992662-00010
Windows Product ID Type: 2
Windows License Type: OEM SLP
Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.001
ID: {293EE6CA-E7AC-4B2B-868E-0A1571C09CEF}(1)
Is Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Product Name: Windows 7 Ultimate
Architecture: 0x00000009
Build lab: 7601.win7sp1_gdr.130318-1533
TTS Error: 
Validation Diagnostic: 
Resolution Status: N/A

Vista WgaER Data-->
ThreatID(s): N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002

Windows XP Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
File Exists: No
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaTray.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaLogon.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002

OGA Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGAExec.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGAAddin.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002

OGA Data-->
Office Status: 109 N/A
OGA Version: N/A, 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3

Browser Data-->
Proxy settings: N/A
User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32)
Default Browser: C:\Program Files (x86)\Opera\Opera.exe
Download signed ActiveX controls: Prompt
Download unsigned ActiveX controls: Disabled
Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: Allowed
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: Disabled
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer Webbrowser control: Disabled
Active scripting: Allowed
Script ActiveX controls marked as safe for scripting: Allowed

File Scan Data-->

Other data-->
Office Details: <GenuineResults><MachineData><UGUID>{293EE6CA-E7AC-4B2B-868E-0A1571C09CEF}</UGUID><Version>1.9.0027.0</Version><OS>6.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.001</OS><Architecture>x64</Architecture><PKey>*****-*****-*****-*****-2C9T3</PKey><PID>00426-OEM-8992662-00010</PID><PIDType>2</PIDType><SID>S-1-5-21-197314933-1475244245-2906558509</SID><SYSTEM><Manufacturer>Hewlett-Packard</Manufacturer><Model>HP 650 Notebook PC</Model></SYSTEM><BIOS><Manufacturer>Insyde</Manufacturer><Version>F.34</Version><SMBIOSVersion major="2" minor="7"/><Date>20121213000000.000000+000</Date></BIOS><HWID>C6FC3307018400FE</HWID><UserLCID>0409</UserLCID><SystemLCID>0409</SystemLCID><TimeZone>GTB Standard Time(GMT+02:00)</TimeZone><iJoin>0</iJoin><SBID><stat>3</stat><msppid></msppid><name></name><model></model></SBID><OEM><OEMID>HPQOEM</OEMID><OEMTableID>SLIC-WKS</OEMTableID></OEM><GANotification/></MachineData><Software><Office><Result>109</Result><Products/><Applications/></Office></Software></GenuineResults>  

Spsys.log Content: 0x80070002

Licensing Data-->
Software licensing service version: 6.1.7601.17514

Name: Windows(R) 7, Ultimate edition
Description: Windows Operating System - Windows(R) 7, OEM_SLP channel
Activation ID: 7cfd4696-69a9-4af7-af36-ff3d12b6b6c8
Application ID: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f
Extended PID: 00426-00178-926-600010-02-1033-7601.0000-2062013
Installation ID: 009735195292108575082865667566921781979570801323701825
Processor Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88338
Machine Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88339
Use License URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88341
Product Key Certificate URL: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=88340
Partial Product Key: 2C9T3
License Status: Licensed
Remaining Windows rearm count: 3
Trusted time: 7/31/2013 7:37:24 PM

Windows Activation Technologies-->
HrOffline: 0x00000000
HrOnline: N/A
HealthStatus: 0x0000000000000000
Event Time Stamp: N/A
ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
Admin Service: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395
HealthStatus Bitmask Output:


HWID Data-->
HWID Hash Current: LgAAAAEAAgABAAEAAAABAAAAAgABAAEA6GF0b36HHC8SRdIM/jpCesRdKqgucw==

OEM Activation 1.0 Data-->
N/A

OEM Activation 2.0 Data-->
BIOS valid for OA 2.0: yes
Windows marker version: 0x20001
OEMID and OEMTableID Consistent: yes
BIOS Information: 
  ACPI Table Name	OEMID Value	OEMTableID Value
  APIC			HPQOEM		INSYDE  
  FACP			HPQOEM		SLIC-MPC
  DBGP			HPQOEM		INSYDE  
  HPET			HPQOEM		INSYDE  
  BOOT			HPQOEM		INSYDE  
  MCFG			HPQOEM		INSYDE  
  WDAT			HPQOEM		INSYDE  
  UEFI			HPQOEM		INSYDE  
  ASF!			HPQOEM		INSYDE  
  SSDT			HPQOEM		INSYDE  
  ASPT			HPQOEM		INSYDE  
  FPDT			HPQOEM		INSYDE  
  SSDT			HPQOEM		INSYDE  
  SSDT			HPQOEM		INSYDE  
  SSDT			HPQOEM		INSYDE  
  SSDT			HPQOEM		INSYDE  
  BGRT			HPQOEM		INSYDE  
  SLIC			HPQOEM		SLIC-WKS

I tried to complete my System Specs but I'm not sure about most of them, if it helps my laptop is a HP650, also I believe it's connected to a server using a network.

 

[Layback Bear]

Meolli I see you have just closed this Thread of yours.
Are you fixed? If so please tell us what methods you used to the repair.

 

[Meolli]

I'm not sure what happened but I didn't click solved myself! I'm sorry for bothering you so much.

 

[Layback Bear]

I think I see a problem. I will check with others for help. It will just take a little time because they are a little busy.

This is from your log.
Windows Product Key Hash: rmk1OjF0iZq7gQoRmEcpnJHr0oc=

 

[NoelDP]

Interesting report -
When did you purchase this machie?
Did it come with Windows 8 installed (or Windows 8 Pro)??

 

[Meolli]

I bought it two weeks ago or so. No it had Linux on it which is not familiar with at all so I had to install Windows 7 myself.

 

[NoelDP]

In that case, the installation is counterfeit - since a machine shipped with Linux installed will no have a SLIC table for windows, and a new machine would probably have shipped with Win 8 anyhow.

You will need to reformat using legitimate media and Key

 

[Meolli]

I see, thank you!

 

[Layback Bear]

I just had a fellow member bring to my attention that you are not using a anti virus program. Very bad things can happen when security programs are not used active.

Thank you for filling in your specs.

 

[Layback Bear]

Thank you very much Noel.