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  • Thursday, October 29, 2009 12:44 PM
     
     
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    After several days with Windows 7 I noticed I no longer have Accessories listed in Start All Programs. Wondering what else is missing. How can I get it back. The files still exist but not listed at Start.
     

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  • Thursday, October 29, 2009 1:05 PM
     
     
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    Hi,
    That should be there as part of the installation. You could try a system restore to a point prior to the disappearance, repair from the Win 7 install DVD or reinstall Win 7 again. Appears to be a corrupt install.

    Check your event viewer logs for an event that caused it to disappear first. Hardware failure, Malware.
     
  • Friday, October 30, 2009 3:30 AM
     
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    Hi JohnRice,

    This issue should be caused by folder missing.

    You can check it under:

    C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\

    Right click on Programs folder and choose properties, click Previous Versions.

    Please check if other version includes Accessories folder.

    If the issue still persists, you can copy C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories folder from another computer to problem computer.

    Hope it helps.
    • Marked As Answer by JohnRice Friday, October 30, 2009 2:29 PM
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  • Sunday, April 10, 2011 5:11 AM
     
     
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    You're all very close.  Go to C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft and then right-click on the Windows folder, then click Properties.  Uncheck the Hidden box and then click Apply and then close.  Your accessories folder will now be visible in the Start menu.
    • Proposed As Answer by rbrown4 Wednesday, November 14, 2012 12:22 AM
    • Unproposed As Answer by rbrown4 Wednesday, November 14, 2012 12:22 AM
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  • Saturday, April 23, 2011 12:04 PM
     
     
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    This was the winning solution!   thank you very much
     
  • Wednesday, December 21, 2011 2:07 AM
     
     
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    Thanks EZRider723... you got my "Accessories" folder back!!
     
  • Tuesday, December 27, 2011 10:37 PM
     
     
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    Thanks EXRider723. It worked for me, as well. Can you help me with a blank Windows Features box?

    PRSNRS

     
  • Wednesday, November 14, 2012 12:23 AM
     
     
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    What do I do if when I go to username there is no AppData