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PROGRAM LINKS IN START/ALL PROGRAMS MISSING

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SpeedyIN

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Two days ago, I noticed that most of my program links in my "ALL PROGRAMS" list is gone. The programs themselves are still on the computer but the links are gone. I run McAfee with updated virus protections constantly, a firewall, and SPYSWEEPER. Any ideads what the heck happened to them. Never have seen this before.
 
My guess would be that C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs or C:\Documents and Settings\your_user_name\Start Menu\Programs folder or it's contents got deleted.
 
I noticed that most of my program links in my "ALL PROGRAMS" list is gone.
Looks like some how the SHORTCUTS list became corrupted and they were removed.. several programs check and remove bad shortcuts...all you have to do is make a shortcut and drag it back.. then all will be OK again.

Frank Smith irc.dhcnetwork.com
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