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Started By Broni, Jan 04 2012 03:08 AM

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Posted 04 January 2012 - 03:08 AM

Applies to Windows Vista and Windows 7

After cleaning certain type of infection you may notice some missing items from your Start menu.

Start menu contains three areas:

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Area 1 (pinned programs)

You can recreate those items very easy.
Right click on any program you want to have listed in Area 1 and click "Pin to Start Menu".

Area 2 (frequently used programs)

Right click on "Start" button, click "Properties".
In "Start Menu" tab, checkmark both boxes in "Privacy" section:

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Click OK.
Area 2 will repopulate over time.

Area 3

While still in "Start menu" tab, click on "Customize..." button.
Checkmark all items you want to have displayed in Area 3.
OK your way out.

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