About this tag
The 'missing' tag on WindowsForum.com covers a variety of issues where expected files, folders, features, or system components are absent. Common topics include missing registry keys like LogFlags in AppCompatFlags, missing thumbnails in Windows 11, missing Windows Recovery environment, missing BootMGR, missing icons on the Start menu, and missing Documents folders after moving them between drives. Users also discuss missing features when comparing Windows 10 and Windows 11, and even email messages disappearing in Gmail. Troubleshooting steps often involve registry edits, system file checks, BCD repair, and folder relocation. The tag reflects real-world problems where something expected is not found, requiring diagnostic and recovery solutions.
  1. J

    'LogFlags', registry key: (NAME NOT FOUND) any importance? Relates to app compatability.

    Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags The registry key LogFlags is missing, what would be the values for this?
    • jonnyc55
    • Thread
    • hkey_local_machine key logflags microsoft missing registry software software compatibility value windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. J

    Troubleshooting Missing Thumbnails in Windows 11: Seeking Effective Solutions

    Suddenly I have no thumbnails, only icons throughout the system (Win 11). I went to YouTube and tried many different suggested solutions without success. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
    • Jeff2125
    • Thread
    • display file explorer help icons missing solutions system issues thumbnails windows 11 youtube video
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. I

    Windows 11 Windows Recovery is missing

    Semi-followup to my previous question. After solving that (by switching my installation to UEFI boot) I still have a minor issue: Windows Recovery is missing. There is no BCD entry for it, F:\EFI\Microsoft\Recovery is empty, C:\Recovery is also empty. What should I do to repair it?
  4. R

    Windows 11 Missing Features In Windows 11

    I have yet to find out what features are missing in windows 11 that windows 10 has. Does anyone know what they are.? I will not upgrade to windows 11 until I know.
  5. A

    Strange gmail issue, you think you deleted something, but it was not!

    OK so I had a conversation with a friend back in late November about some guy (Jordan Peterson) I saw presenting an interesting lecture on YouTube, he responds to me saying he appreciated that person too and suggested I look up another speaker whom he refers to as an "intellectual". Now, for...
  6. A

    Windows 10 BootMGR is missing.

    I've tried everything, from bootrec /rebuildbcd to trying to launch system restores but saying they don't exist, it can't detect my windows installation BUT it says when i do dir C:\ that my files exist.
    • akabl4ck
    • Thread
    • bootmgr bootrec command line diagnostics error file access missing recovery system restore windows installation
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  7. david99999

    Windows 10 Troubleshooting Missing Icons on Start Menu: Solutions and Tips

    Sometimes, Icons on Start are missing. :oops:
  8. P

    Windows 10 "documents" folder missing

    Hi all, I have 2 drives, an SSD and a hard drive. Windows is installed on my SSD, but I moved my documents folder to my hard drive in order to save space on my SSD. This worked fine, but my hard drive is showing problems and I wanted to move my documents back to my SSD in preparation for when I...
  9. ahmetsari

    Windows 10 Flicks options is missing

    there is no flicks tab . i have taken a screenshot, find the attachment
  10. Prashant009

    Windows 10 Bootmgr is missing.

    SO I used Kali Linux live usb, and I thought live usb would not erase windows but it did. I need help and any solution by which I can use Kali Linux as a live usb and not getting Windows wiped out. Thanks!
    • Prashant009
    • Thread
    • backup boot issues bootmgr data recovery disk utility dual boot file system installation kali linux linux live usb missing os management partition recovery options system restore troubleshooting user guide windows
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  11. dominict

    Windows 8 Hard disk problem and missing dll

    A few days back, I got an error "Windows detected a hard disk problem". Thinking that it'll fix the problem, I reinstalled windows 8. However, for the past few days I've still been getting the same error when I turn on the computer. I ignore it and I can use my programs and play games without...
  12. Jimbo22

    Missing Forum Theme Choices and Logo Issues in UI.X

    What happened to all the theme choices.......? Using theme UI.X....the forum logo is missing.
    • Jimbo22
    • Thread
    • customization forum missing themes ui.x
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Feedback Forum
  13. Ron Binmore

    Windows 10 How to re install missing items from closing screen

    Other than turning the computer off and doing a "Restart", how do you get "File Explorer-settings-power-all apps" to show at the bottom left hand of the screen. Please see the attachment. Cheers, RonBin79
  14. S

    Windows 7 Right-Click Context Menu Missing

    Ever since I updated a set of Windows Updated 2015Oct17, my Right-Click Context Menu missing. I'm currently running Win 7 Home Pro OS with a Logitech MK320 Keyboard+Mouse wireless. I followed the steps, as explained from technet microsoft com en-us library cc960925 aspx: to edit the registry...
  15. R

    Windows 10 Hotmail folders lost

    Today my Hotmail page has been replaced by 'outlook Mail (Preview) '. All the folders I created in Hotmail are missing with the emails they had in them. I did not instigate this change and would like my Hotmail back.
  16. C

    Windows Vista Missing ksecdd.SYS driver

    I have a windows home vista and after a fuse blew out in my apartment it started acting strange. When I turned it back on after the fuse blew, it said it was connected to the internet but chrome, Skype, and Steam have disagreed. So in a futile attempt to get it back to how it was I did a system...
    • Casmarnel
    • Thread
    • 0xc0000221 boot manager corrupted drivers help ksecdd.sys missing missing drivers system restore
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  17. B

    Windows 10 Toolbar missing when loading application

    Windows 10 and IE 11. IE 11 shows toolbars OK. When I use a shortcut from the Desktop to go to for example a bank, no toolbars show. On previous WIndows 7 setup, they showed.
    • BarryHWhite
    • Thread
    • application banking browser desktop ie11 internet explorer missing setup shortcuts toolbar ui issues user experience windows 10 windows 7
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  18. M

    Windows 7 Bootmgr missing and random fallout of computer in sleep mode

    I've got this problem for a week n ow, and I really hate it that i can't boot my computer the normal way. Everything worked great in the beginning, but sometimes when i try to put my computer in sleep mode, it just turns off and never gets on. I have to remove the plug for a minute and plug it...
    • Melvin Alken
    • Thread
    • 970a-ds3p amd bios boot drive bootmgr error message gigabyte gtx 750 ti hardware issues missing nvidia random shutdown reboot sleep mode sp1 tech support troubleshooting ultimate windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  19. M

    Windows 7 Bluetooth driver missing

    l have windows 7 64 bit and have a motorola moto g 2nd gen added to it,l am trying to send pictures to computer via bluetooth but keeps saying not installed working. l have tried through motorola and through windows microsoft and by clicking bluetooth in devices manager to up date but getting no...
    • maggie01494
    • Thread
    • bluetooth device manager drivers file transfer missing moto g motorola tech support update windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  20. Roler

    Windows Vista Network and sharing center missing

    Hey, have tried to look online for this problem, but did not find any answers. So the problem is that when I try to open Network and sharing center the window flashes up empty and in less than a second it disappears. I've tried to open it from several places, but it seems like it is no longer...
    • Roler
    • Thread
    • center connectivity error help missing network settings sharing troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support