Start menu program folders empty windows 7

Thanks for your feedback. Hi -- I'm hoping someone can help me. I've searched and found others who have had the same problem but no one has posted a working fix for it. I had a virus last week that hid all the icons on my desktop, in my Start menu, and in my C: drive. I successfully removed the virus and was able to restore the icons to my desktop, C: drive, and main Start Menu, but I still have a problem.

When I click "All Programs," my program folders appear, but they're all empty. I can't do a system restore -- the virus deleted my restore points as well.

Is there any way I can rebuild my Start menu without having to do a complete reinstall? I tried creating a new user profile, but the issue exists in the new profile as well. I can run the programs if I type in the exact. Start or search. Start New Discussion. Create a new discussion If you're asking for technical help, please be sure to include all your system info, including operating system, model number, and any other specifics related to the problem.

Track this discussion and email me when there are updates. Reset Post Submit Post. Related Discussions. Related Forums. Why is the Startup Folder empty? This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Because nothing is running on startup. Nothing has to be in that folder.