Windows 10: Number badge in "All programs" section of the Start menu wont go away

Just finished building my new PC, with fresh windows install. In my start menu, on the left side, where you can select pinned tiles, all apps, etc., there is a little number badge (saying "1") on the "all apps" button. It does this when you have a new app installed, and normally has a corresponding little tag saying "new" next to the program when you look in the list. However, I went through and cleared all of the "new" tags on the programs, and I don't see anymore, yet the little "1" badge is still showing on the left. Don't know how to get rid of it, or if this is a bug?

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RE: WINDOWS 7 ULTIMATE 32bit, Files missing from "Start Menu" "All Programs" list.

I have several "start menu" programs missing in my "all programs" list. One of the missing entries is the "accessories" folder and all related files.

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I also noticed my accessories folder has a lock on it while I am in the primary user administrator account. If you know how to get rid of the lock it would be helpful however I can find that information when I get a chance to look up the answer?

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When I opened up the system to allow a login directly into the Administrator account everything shows up the same as it did when the OS installed along with all other programs installed afterward.

After some progress I am still here *Bang Head :banghead: and slowly getting closer to an answer. Can anyone help me get there a little faster?

 

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