About this tag
Application visibility on Windows systems refers to whether installed programs appear in the Start Menu, uninstall list, or other system interfaces. Common issues include programs not showing in the Start Menu or uninstall list despite being present on the system, as seen with Filemaker. Domain-joined computers may also experience problems where locally installed applications are hidden when a network-based Start Menu policy is enforced via Group Policy. Troubleshooting often involves checking GPO settings, rebuilding user profiles, or manually creating shortcuts. These topics are relevant for IT administrators managing Windows desktops in enterprise environments.
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    Windows 7 Program doesn't show

    A friend's computer appears to have Filemaker on it (much to our surprise) but it doesn't show in the list of programs in the start menu or in 'Uninstall programs. Why is this and how can I get it to do so? I have found the exe file and put an icon on the desktop.
    • cryptogram
    • Thread
    • application visibility desktop icons filemaker programs software management start menu tech support troubleshooting uninstall windows issues
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Unable to configure users to only show locally installed programmes on start menu

    Hi all, Forgive me if this has already been asked but I couldn't find it through the search tool. I'm having an issue with the start menu on a Domain, the server is windows 2008 and has a setting to force a network start menu on all clients. This is causing issues as applications locally...
    • WitlessSteve
    • Thread
    • application visibility computer issues configuration domain services gpo troubleshooting group policy local applications local settings menu customization microsoft microsoft support network user policy management server configuration start menu user experience windows 2008
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Server Forums