Why “All Programs” menu is empty in start menu?

Asked By Zoobia 40 points N/A Posted on - 07/19/2011

My computer is working properly but there is an issue that the menu of All Programs is empty menu. 

I don't know what is the issue but the list of all programs menu is empty and not showing any program in the list. 

The programs are installed on the computer and working properly through shortcuts on the desktop. 

Now let me know what to do. 

Any solutions?

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Answered By Fahar 10 points N/A #91636

Why “All Programs” menu is empty in start menu?

It is possible that a parasite of some sort has caused the issue.

You should scan for viruses.

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Answered By David89 0 points N/A #91637

Why “All Programs” menu is empty in start menu?

Hello Zoobia

The Start Menu a User sees comes from two folders:
C:Documents and SettingsAll UsersStart MenuPrograms
and
C:Documents and Settings(username)Start MenuPrograms

Here (username) means your User Account configured on the computer.

You have to check those two folders.
 

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Answered By Zoobia 40 points N/A #91638

Why “All Programs” menu is empty in start menu?

I have tried many software's for virus scan (Adaware SE , AVG Anti-Spyware, AVG Virus Scan)

But the problem is still there. Help me.

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Answered By Zoobia 40 points N/A #91641

Why “All Programs” menu is empty in start menu?

Hi Fahar

Thanks a lot for your solution. It makes me happy.

Thanks again

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Answered By Fahar 10 points N/A #91640

Why “All Programs” menu is empty in start menu?

To solve this issue and get back the list of all programs perform's the following tasks:
1. Click Start Menu >> Select Run
2. Type: regsvr32 /i shell32.dll
3. Click OK
4. Restart Your Computer System

After Restarting, the list of All Programs Menu will be restored and visible to you.

 

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Answered By ayegired 5 points N/A #91642

Why “All Programs” menu is empty in start menu?

HI,

Just see the attachment and make sure that our start menu properties should be like this other wise it will not show programs.

Thanks,

Anilkumar.

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