Found it; was: Missing 'recent item' from start menu shortcut

[Joey from NY]

Knowing the thing is called a Jump List helped.

For anyone else who suffered this:

Jump List...that is corrupted in AutomaticDestinations-hidden system folder
is the likely solution.. To resolve and fix the issue, follow these steps:
1. Open Windows Explorer .
2. Type or copy and paste the following into the address bar:
%AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\AutomaticDestinations
3. Identify files that are comparatively larger in size than the rest of the
file, such as files that have file size of 1 MB or more. Delete the abnormal
file.

Tip: If you do not want to retain the Jump Lists¹ recent items history on all
applications, just delete all the automaticDestinations-ms files in the
folder.
 
4. The recent items functionality on Jump Lists will be restored. The recent
items on the Jump Lists will be re-added as the program is been used.
However, do note that the solution does not restore the previously pinned
items. So user will have to pin new items again.

...
Courtesy of Microsoft Answers.

 

[R. C. White]

Hi, Joey.

Thanks for the feedback. I NEVER would have been able to help you with THAT
one!

I'm glad you found the solution, and posted it for others who may need to
know. ;<)

I knew that when I right-click on Excel or another app's icon in Win7's
Taskbar, the Jump List of recent files used with that app will appear for
easy navigation. But I didn't realize that the "Recent" listings on Excel's
File menu (by whatever name) was - apparently - the same Jump List.

RC
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R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
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Microsoft Windows MVP (2002-2010)
Windows Live Mail 2011 (Build 15.4.3508.1109) in Win7 Ultimate x64 SP1


"Joey from NY" wrote in message

Knowing the thing is called a Jump List helped.

For anyone else who suffered this:

Jump List...that is corrupted in AutomaticDestinations-hidden system folder
is the likely solution.. To resolve and fix the issue, follow these steps:
1. Open Windows Explorer .
2. Type or copy and paste the following into the address bar:
%AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\AutomaticDestinations
3. Identify files that are comparatively larger in size than the rest of the
file, such as files that have file size of 1 MB or more. Delete the abnormal
file.

Tip: If you do not want to retain the Jump Lists¹ recent items history on
all
applications, just delete all the automaticDestinations-ms files in the
folder.

4. The recent items functionality on Jump Lists will be restored. The recent
items on the Jump Lists will be re-added as the program is been used.
However, do note that the solution does not restore the previously pinned
items. So user will have to pin new items again.

...
Courtesy of Microsoft Answers.