June 26, 2009
Windows 7 Start Menu Empty: Fix
Some users have reported an issue in which the Windows 7 Start Menu or “All Programs” listing is suddenly blank, displaying no icons, nor the names of any programs, shortcuts, etc.
It appears that this problem is due to Windows 7′s inability to handle a large number of listings, in some cases.
Fix
Greg Duncan has posted a fix for this issue. It involves moving a number of shortcuts/folders from Start Menu/Programs into a new subfolder, such as Start Menu/Programs/Stuff, and then restartng Windows Explorer. The process must be repeated until the icons appear. You can read the full fix at Greg’s blog.
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Comments on Windows 7 Start Menu Empty: Fix
It’s NOT a fix, it’s just a stupid workaround.
It’s just another example of MS’s lousy-shitty standards, the general cluelessness that defines that giant-ass PoS monopoly.
inability to handle a large number of listings ? Mine was like that immediately upon a fresh install, with no additional apps installed …
Tuneup Utilities fixed the problem for me. I used the “1 click maintenance” option and went to start menu tab went and made sure the “save recently used” and it repaired it. No problems since.
blah blah blah…whinge whinge whine,,,instead of runnign others down …why dotn you come up with a fix…or are you only good at attacking people from behind the safety of your box
blah blah blah…whinge whinge whine,,,instead of running others down …why dont you come up with a fix…or are you only good at attacking people from behind the safety of your box