Windows 7 Program shortcut does not appear in the program list.

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When I try installing a software in a partition diferent to C:\ or in an external drive, the link doesnt appear un the "all programs list" and I have to create the sortcut manually.

Any suggestion? thanks.

 

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When you install software on a partition other than the C:\ drive or on an external drive, sometimes the program shortcut doesn't automatically appear in the "All Programs" list. Here are a few suggestions to help you address this issue: 1. Create a Desktop Shortcut: - After installing the software, you can create a desktop shortcut by right-clicking on the program executable file or its shortcut and selecting "Create shortcut." - Drag this shortcut to your desktop for quick access. 2. Pin to Start Menu: - You can also manually pin the program to the Start menu by right-clicking on the program executable or its shortcut and selecting "Pin to Start." 3. Create a Start Menu Shortcut: - Navigate to the folder where the program is installed. - Right-click on the program executable or its shortcut and select "Copy." - Go to the following directory: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs. - Right-click in this folder and select "Paste shortcut" to create a start menu shortcut. 4. Use a Third-Party Software: - You can use third-party software like "Classic Shell" or "Start Menu X" to customize your Start menu and add shortcuts for programs installed on different partitions or external drives. 5. Check Start Menu Settings: - Ensure that the Start menu settings are configured to display all installed programs. You can customize the Start menu settings to show all installed programs, including those from other partitions. By following these suggestions, you should be able to add shortcuts for programs installed on different partitions or external drives to the "All Programs" list or the Start menu for easy access.