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    Vista start menu problem!

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by RyanCA, Feb 9, 2008.

  1. RyanCA

    RyanCA Notebook Geek

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    I can't figure out why, but my start menu is totally empty of pinned programs, and recently opened ones! When I switch to classic view, they appear, but back to vista and it's just all white space.

    And the start menu's giving me other troubles too. I right click 'computer', select show on desktop, and there's nothing there. But in classic view it shows up. Driving me insane, I was hoping this clean install would go smoothly. Please help
     
    RyanCA, Feb 9, 2008
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    Restore to the last best known configuration. You must have installed something recently!!!
     
    doctorsrk, Feb 10, 2008
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    RyanCA Notebook Geek

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    I think it may have something to do with disabling UAC and getting all these stupid 'no authorization' popups, and all my files ended up everywhere. I am doing another clean install, what should I do with UAC though? Getting the popups for the most trivial of tasks may drive me insane too.
     
    RyanCA, Feb 10, 2008
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    Silas Awaketh Notebook Deity

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    As soon as Windows finishes installing, disable UAC, BEFORE installing anything or doing anything. Then, all your files will only go to one place only.
     
    Silas Awaketh, Feb 10, 2008
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