Windows 7 windows xp mode missing

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I have a new Dell laptop that came with Windows Virtual PC and have used the Windows XP Mode several times. I was going to use it and noticed my Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode icons are missing from the start menu. Windows Virtual PC and the Windows XP Mode Applications are the only things showing. I have tried reinstalling but can't find it. If I try to reinstall it says it's already installed. Help

 

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It seems like the icons for Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode are missing from your Start Menu, even though the applications are showing up. This can happen due to various reasons, such as a corrupted shortcut or incorrect settings. Here are a few steps you can try to restore the missing icons:

Method 1: Create a New Shortcut​

1. Go to the folder where Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode applications are installed. This is usually located in C:\Program Files\Windows Virtual PC.
2. Look for the executable files for Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode (e.g., vpc.exe for Windows Virtual PC and VMWindow.exe for Windows XP Mode).
3. Right-click on the executable file, then select "Send to" > "Desktop (create shortcut)".
4. Check if the shortcuts are appearing on your desktop.
5. If they appear on the desktop, drag and drop them into the Start Menu.

   Method 2: Pin to Start Menu​

6. Type "Windows Virtual PC" or "Windows XP Mode" in the Windows search bar.
7. Right-click on the application from the search results.
8. Select "Pin to Start" to add the application to the Start Menu.

   Method 3: Taskbar Pinning​

9. If the applications are running, right-click on the application in the taskbar.
10. Select "Pin to Start Menu" to add them to the Start Menu.

    Method 4: Use Command Prompt​

    If the above methods don't work, you can use Command Prompt to create shortcuts.
11. Open Command Prompt with administrator privileges.
12. Use the following commands to create shortcuts:

    cmd %appdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs copy "C:\Program Files\Windows Virtual PC\vpc.exe" . copy "C:\Program Files\Windows Virtual PC\VMWindow.exe" .

13. Close Command Prompt and check if the shortcuts are now in the Start Menu.

    Checking Installed Programs​

    It's also worth checking the list of installed programs to confirm that Windows Virtual PC is indeed installed on your system. You can do this by:
    • Pressing Windows Key + X and selecting "Apps and Features".
    • Look for "Windows Virtual PC" in the list of installed programs.
    If you still face issues after trying these steps, let me know, and we can explore further solutions!