Quick start doesn't work?

I probably am describing this problem incorrectly but it is:

When one opens a program several times a shortcut appears in the
"preferred start list/quick start list" , i.e. those 8-9 program icons that
you first see when you push the start button. Presumably they are the
programs you are most likely to want to use in the future, i.e Word,
Solitaire, Adobe Acrobat, etc.

Well, all of the quick start buttons for Windows Office Programs don't work
on my laptop. I can go through the All Programs button; find Microsoft
Office Suite, and open Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. with no problem. But
when I work with them a few times and they get their icons placed on my
quick start list those icons don't work. I push them and nothing happens.
I still have to go through the All Programs button, MSOffice and select the
program I want to use.

That seems kind of weird to me. I would appreciate any help/advice anyone
can offer me on the subject.

DonW

Same for me. This has been an ongoing issue for me under Vista Business
on a Sony Vaio for a long time. It is primarily with Office 2008 apps,
but can also affect other apps (like VisionApp Remote Desktop). If you
find the app in it's location and double-click to start it, it works.
If you then use the Recently Used apps or Pin to Start option, it will
not work.


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landesmm