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Ghost results refer to search results that appear in Windows but cannot be opened or interacted with. This issue is commonly encountered in Windows 7 Start Menu search, where users see ghost search results that are unresponsive. Troubleshooting often involves registry edits, such as deleting a specific key under HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderTypes, though this key may not always be present. The problem can be frustrating as it prevents normal search functionality. Discussions on WindowsForum.com focus on resolving ghost results through registry modifications or other fixes to restore proper search behavior.
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 start menu search not working

    Whenever I try to search in my Start Menu, I only get ghost search results which I cannot open: In many places I have seen instructions to delete the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderTypes\{ef87b4cb-f2ce-4785-8658-4ca6c63e38c6} key in order to fix...
    • dimkasmir
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    • computer configuration error explorer fix functionality ghost results help performance registry search issues settings software start menu support technical issues troubleshooting windows 7 windows error
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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