I used a third party program to "optimize" my computer performance. OK
shame, shame, slap my hand :). I ran the registry cleaner. After, I noticed
that when I ran Start - Programs, only about 7 items were listed when before
there used to be dozens of programs listed. Based on what I've been reading,
I suspect it is a registry issue. I tried running "undo" with the optimize
program but the complete Start-program list is still missing. I tried system
restore at 2 "system checkpoints" and both restores "failed." I tried
running in "safe" mode; the full program list still is not present. I tried
rebooting a couple of times, still no good.

I'm running XP in the classic mode. I switched to the XP view mode and the
green arrowhead is missing from the "All Programs" pointer. Not sure if
that's significant.

I tried several of my regular programs and the PC seems to be functioning
fine.

Not sure what to look for now to get my full program list back.

The "optimize" program has found it's way to the trash.

Thanks for your help and Merry Christmas.
--
Grampy Peter

Try control-panel,start/task,start properties,add/delete what you want to
show in list,exit when thru.If still a problem,create a new user account,open
xp in new,if all is ok,then the other account is corrupted,delete account...

"GrampyPeter" wrote:

> I used a third party program to "optimize" my computer performance. OK
> shame, shame, slap my hand :). I ran the registry cleaner. After, I noticed
> that when I ran Start - Programs, only about 7 items were listed when before
> there used to be dozens of programs listed. Based on what I've been reading,
> I suspect it is a registry issue. I tried running "undo" with the optimize
> program but the complete Start-program list is still missing. I tried system
> restore at 2 "system checkpoints" and both restores "failed." I tried
> running in "safe" mode; the full program list still is not present. I tried
> rebooting a couple of times, still no good.
>
> I'm running XP in the classic mode. I switched to the XP view mode and the
> green arrowhead is missing from the "All Programs" pointer. Not sure if
> that's significant.
>
> I tried several of my regular programs and the PC seems to be functioning
> fine.
>
> Not sure what to look for now to get my full program list back.
>
> The "optimize" program has found it's way to the trash.
>
> Thanks for your help and Merry Christmas.
> --
> Grampy Peter

"GrampyPeter" <GrampyPeter@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:78B464DB-F66C-493F-A9E1-3DBADD4235A0@microsoft.com...
>I used a third party program to "optimize" my computer performance. OK
> shame, shame, slap my hand :). I ran the registry cleaner. After, I
> noticed
> that when I ran Start - Programs, only about 7 items were listed when
> before
> there used to be dozens of programs listed. Based on what I've been
> reading,
> I suspect it is a registry issue. I tried running "undo" with the
> optimize
> program but the complete Start-program list is still missing. I tried
> system
> restore at 2 "system checkpoints" and both restores "failed." I tried
> running in "safe" mode; the full program list still is not present. I
> tried
> rebooting a couple of times, still no good.
>
> I'm running XP in the classic mode. I switched to the XP view mode and
> the
> green arrowhead is missing from the "All Programs" pointer. Not sure if
> that's significant.
>
> I tried several of my regular programs and the PC seems to be functioning
> fine.
>
> Not sure what to look for now to get my full program list back.
>
> The "optimize" program has found it's way to the trash.

Save any data that you want. Then boot from your Windows CD, format the
drive and reinstall Windows. Then reinstall your other programs.

--
Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM
www.fjsmjs.com
Do not reply with email

I created a new User account and the "program list" is complete. Thank you.
Time will tell if I messed up something else too. Merry Christmas. Grampy
Peter
--
Grampy Peter


"Andrew E." wrote:

> Try control-panel,start/task,start properties,add/delete what you want to
> show in list,exit when thru.If still a problem,create a new user account,open
> xp in new,if all is ok,then the other account is corrupted,delete account...
>
> "GrampyPeter" wrote:
>
> > I used a third party program to "optimize" my computer performance. OK
> > shame, shame, slap my hand :). I ran the registry cleaner. After, I noticed
> > that when I ran Start - Programs, only about 7 items were listed when before
> > there used to be dozens of programs listed. Based on what I've been reading,
> > I suspect it is a registry issue. I tried running "undo" with the optimize
> > program but the complete Start-program list is still missing. I tried system
> > restore at 2 "system checkpoints" and both restores "failed." I tried
> > running in "safe" mode; the full program list still is not present. I tried
> > rebooting a couple of times, still no good.
> >
> > I'm running XP in the classic mode. I switched to the XP view mode and the
> > green arrowhead is missing from the "All Programs" pointer. Not sure if
> > that's significant.
> >
> > I tried several of my regular programs and the PC seems to be functioning
> > fine.
> >
> > Not sure what to look for now to get my full program list back.
> >
> > The "optimize" program has found it's way to the trash.
> >
> > Thanks for your help and Merry Christmas.
> > --
> > Grampy Peter

Thanks for reply Frank. Creating a new user account per the previous reply
"fixed" my problem. Implementing your suggestion may be the ultimate fix if
some other gremlin shows up. Merry Christmas.
--
Grampy Peter


"Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM" wrote:

> "GrampyPeter" <GrampyPeter@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:78B464DB-F66C-493F-A9E1-3DBADD4235A0@microsoft.com...
> >I used a third party program to "optimize" my computer performance. OK
> > shame, shame, slap my hand :). I ran the registry cleaner. After, I
> > noticed
> > that when I ran Start - Programs, only about 7 items were listed when
> > before
> > there used to be dozens of programs listed. Based on what I've been
> > reading,
> > I suspect it is a registry issue. I tried running "undo" with the
> > optimize
> > program but the complete Start-program list is still missing. I tried
> > system
> > restore at 2 "system checkpoints" and both restores "failed." I tried
> > running in "safe" mode; the full program list still is not present. I
> > tried
> > rebooting a couple of times, still no good.
> >
> > I'm running XP in the classic mode. I switched to the XP view mode and
> > the
> > green arrowhead is missing from the "All Programs" pointer. Not sure if
> > that's significant.
> >
> > I tried several of my regular programs and the PC seems to be functioning
> > fine.
> >
> > Not sure what to look for now to get my full program list back.
> >
> > The "optimize" program has found it's way to the trash.
>
> Save any data that you want. Then boot from your Windows CD, format the
> drive and reinstall Windows. Then reinstall your other programs.
>
> --
> Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM
> www.fjsmjs.com
> Do not reply with email
>

what might be
helpful to avoid
mishaps in the future
is to install:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en


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"GrampyPeter" <GrampyPeter@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:09421A35-268C-49B2-BE3A-65A6DAF0709D@microsoft.com...
>I created a new User account and the "program list" is complete. Thank you.
> Time will tell if I messed up something else too. Merry Christmas. Grampy
> Peter
> --
> Grampy Peter
>
>
> "Andrew E." wrote:
>
>> Try control-panel,start/task,start properties,add/delete what you want to
>> show in list,exit when thru.If still a problem,create a new user
>> account,open
>> xp in new,if all is ok,then the other account is corrupted,delete account...
>>
>> "GrampyPeter" wrote:
>>
>> > I used a third party program to "optimize" my computer performance. OK
>> > shame, shame, slap my hand :). I ran the registry cleaner. After, I
>> > noticed
>> > that when I ran Start - Programs, only about 7 items were listed when
>> > before
>> > there used to be dozens of programs listed. Based on what I've been
>> > reading,
>> > I suspect it is a registry issue. I tried running "undo" with the optimize
>> > program but the complete Start-program list is still missing. I tried
>> > system
>> > restore at 2 "system checkpoints" and both restores "failed." I tried
>> > running in "safe" mode; the full program list still is not present. I
>> > tried
>> > rebooting a couple of times, still no good.
>> >
>> > I'm running XP in the classic mode. I switched to the XP view mode and the
>> > green arrowhead is missing from the "All Programs" pointer. Not sure if
>> > that's significant.
>> >
>> > I tried several of my regular programs and the PC seems to be functioning
>> > fine.
>> >
>> > Not sure what to look for now to get my full program list back.
>> >
>> > The "optimize" program has found it's way to the trash.
>> >
>> > Thanks for your help and Merry Christmas.
>> > --
>> > Grampy Peter

The program I used to do the register "optimizing" saved the deleted register
values. Can I use the " registry editor" to put them all back? I don't know
if the undo in the program put them back or not.

If this is too risky, I can live with setting up a new user account and
moving my files over.
--
Grampy Peter


"Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM" wrote:

> "GrampyPeter" <GrampyPeter@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:78B464DB-F66C-493F-A9E1-3DBADD4235A0@microsoft.com...
> >I used a third party program to "optimize" my computer performance. OK
> > shame, shame, slap my hand :). I ran the registry cleaner. After, I
> > noticed
> > that when I ran Start - Programs, only about 7 items were listed when
> > before
> > there used to be dozens of programs listed. Based on what I've been
> > reading,
> > I suspect it is a registry issue. I tried running "undo" with the
> > optimize
> > program but the complete Start-program list is still missing. I tried
> > system
> > restore at 2 "system checkpoints" and both restores "failed." I tried
> > running in "safe" mode; the full program list still is not present. I
> > tried
> > rebooting a couple of times, still no good.
> >
> > I'm running XP in the classic mode. I switched to the XP view mode and
> > the
> > green arrowhead is missing from the "All Programs" pointer. Not sure if
> > that's significant.
> >
> > I tried several of my regular programs and the PC seems to be functioning
> > fine.
> >
> > Not sure what to look for now to get my full program list back.
> >
> > The "optimize" program has found it's way to the trash.
>
> Save any data that you want. Then boot from your Windows CD, format the
> drive and reinstall Windows. Then reinstall your other programs.
>
> --
> Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM
> www.fjsmjs.com
> Do not reply with email
>

Maybe your program can put them back.

If they're saved in a *.reg file, right click it and choose Merge and they
should be put back.

"GrampyPeter" <GrampyPeter@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:AEFD1BB9-4CE7-4743-B791-39336D0B6337@microsoft.com...
> The program I used to do the register "optimizing" saved the deleted
> register
> values. Can I use the " registry editor" to put them all back? I don't
> know
> if the undo in the program put them back or not.
>
> If this is too risky, I can live with setting up a new user account and
> moving my files over.
> --
> Grampy Peter
>
>
> "Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM" wrote:
>
>> "GrampyPeter" <GrampyPeter@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:78B464DB-F66C-493F-A9E1-3DBADD4235A0@microsoft.com...
>> >I used a third party program to "optimize" my computer performance. OK
>> > shame, shame, slap my hand :). I ran the registry cleaner. After, I
>> > noticed
>> > that when I ran Start - Programs, only about 7 items were listed when
>> > before
>> > there used to be dozens of programs listed. Based on what I've been
>> > reading,
>> > I suspect it is a registry issue. I tried running "undo" with the
>> > optimize
>> > program but the complete Start-program list is still missing. I tried
>> > system
>> > restore at 2 "system checkpoints" and both restores "failed." I tried
>> > running in "safe" mode; the full program list still is not present. I
>> > tried
>> > rebooting a couple of times, still no good.
>> >
>> > I'm running XP in the classic mode. I switched to the XP view mode and
>> > the
>> > green arrowhead is missing from the "All Programs" pointer. Not sure
>> > if
>> > that's significant.
>> >
>> > I tried several of my regular programs and the PC seems to be
>> > functioning
>> > fine.
>> >
>> > Not sure what to look for now to get my full program list back.
>> >
>> > The "optimize" program has found it's way to the trash.
>>
>> Save any data that you want. Then boot from your Windows CD, format the
>> drive and reinstall Windows. Then reinstall your other programs.