Quicklinks do not launch most applications

Just two days ago, the shortcuts in the start menu no longer launch any
applications. I cleared the list out, went into the start menu / programs
and launched the application.

Once it repopulated in the frequently used list, it doesn't launch the
application. I can still launch it from start menu / programs.

Any ideas?

I would change the Theme out to Classic Windows style, restart Windows, then
change back to Aero.

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"Steven Reese" <> wrote in message
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> Just two days ago, the shortcuts in the start menu no longer launch any
> applications. I cleared the list out, went into the start menu / programs
> and launched the application.
>
> Once it repopulated in the frequently used list, it doesn't launch the
> application. I can still launch it from start menu / programs.
>
> Any ideas?
>
>

Hello,

Firstly, will you please let me know which version of Windows Vista you are
using (RC or RTM)?

I would like to suggest that you do the following two tests before we can
go any further investigation.

Test 1.
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Boot your machine into safe mode. Try these operations again and see how it
goes.

You can do this by pressing F8 when you boot your computer.

Test 2.
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Create a new users account.

Log onto your computer with this new account and see how it goes.

Please let me know the results.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
George Yin
Microsoft Online Support
Microsoft Global Technical Support Center

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Try the troubleshooting outlined here:

http://windowsxp.mvps.org/slowrightclick.htm


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"Steven Reese" <> wrote in message
news:FA94E30A-E4C6-45D8-920D-...
> Just two days ago, the shortcuts in the start menu no longer launch any
> applications. I cleared the list out, went into the start menu / programs
> and launched the application.
>
> Once it repopulated in the frequently used list, it doesn't launch the
> application. I can still launch it from start menu / programs.
>
> Any ideas?
>
>

Hello,

I'm just writing to see if you have had an opportunity to try these tests.
If anything is unclear or you encountered any difficulties, please don't
hesitate to let me know and I will be happy to help.

I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
George Yin
Microsoft Online Support
Microsoft Global Technical Support Center

Get Secure! - www.microsoft.com/security
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Hello,

I'm just writing to see if you have had an opportunity to try these tests.
If anything is unclear or you encountered any difficulties, please don't
hesitate to let me know and I will be happy to help.

I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
George Yin
Microsoft Online Support
Microsoft Global Technical Support Center

Get Secure! - www.microsoft.com/security
================================================== ===
When responding to posts, please "Reply to Group" via your newsreader so
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