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The recently used tag on WindowsForum.com covers issues with recently used programs, files, and media not appearing in the Start Menu, taskbar jump lists, or application menus. Common topics include missing recently used programs after a system restore, Word files not showing in the right-click menu, VLC Media Player not displaying recently used files, and clearing the removed programs list in Windows 7. Discussions focus on troubleshooting these display problems, often involving registry edits or settings adjustments. The tag is relevant for users of Windows 7 and Office 2010 who encounter missing recently used items and seek solutions to restore them.
  1. K

    Windows 7 Recently used programs not showing up in Start Menu

    I've been having some issues with my start menu lately. A few days ago, I did a system restore on my computer and everything was fine except for my start menu, all of my recently used programs have disappeared. The ones that I have pinned were still there, but none of the ones that pop up when...
    • kornwhyser
    • Thread
    • custom settings missing programs recently used registry search function start menu system restore taskbar troubleshooting vlc
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. A

    Windows 7 recently used Word files

    My recently used files no longer appear in the right-click menu of the Word taskbar icon. What do I do to get them back? Windows 7 Home Premium. Office 2010.
    • Asker24
    • Thread
    • file management menu office 2010 productivity recently used taskbar troubleshooting user interface windows 7 word
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Software
  3. zirkoni

    Windows 7 VLC Media Player, Recently used files not showing up???

    Link Removed due to 404 Error As you can see, the little black arrow is there but no matter how many times I click it I can't see the recently used files. Link Removed due to 404 Error The same thing affects the taskbar menu (or whatever you call it), only these two options are available...
    • zirkoni
    • Thread
    • bugs file menu recently used software update system issues taskbar troubleshooting video playback vlc windows 7
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Software
  4. R

    Windows 7 Recently used program list

    I while back I removed several programs from the recently used program list on the start menu by right clicking on them and selecting "remove from list". I would like to clear the 'removed' list and allow all programs again. Where is this info kept in Win 7?
    • RGBell
    • Thread
    • customization program list recently used registry remove settings start menu tips user interface windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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