Windows 10: Start menu junction

Discus and support Start menu junction in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I forget in which windows version this changed, but it used to be that the user start menu was found in; c:\users\<user>\Start Menu (or the equivalent... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by apb, Mar 9, 2021.

  1. APB
    apb Win User

    Start menu junction


    I forget in which windows version this changed, but it used to be that the user start menu was found in;

    c:\users\<user>\Start Menu (or the equivalent win xp or win 2k directory)

    At some point, they changed that to a junction that points to the real place. Ok.

    Here is my question: Why do they deny everybody, including adminstrators the ability to follow that junction?

    I find that inconvenient, so when I come across those forbidden paths, I just change the permissions so I can follow them.

    The next question is: What will that screw up, or what security hole will that create?

    The only meaningful thing that I can think of is that it might create junction loops that might get followed by an unsuspecting program.

    Thanks.

    :)
     
  2. harrymc Win User

    7zip force ignore NTFS junctions

    I would suggest to go in two steps :

    1. Generate a list of all the junctions in the folder
    2. Create a 7Zip archive from the folder while excluding the files in the list.

    For the first step, you may use the following command in a Command Prompt :

    Where :

    • /A displays all files with a specific attribute, and L specifies reparse points (symlinks and directory junctions)
    • /S makes the command recursive
    • /B specifies the bare format of only file names.

    When zipping the folder use the
    -x (Exclude filenames) switch :

     
    harrymc, Mar 9, 2021
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  3. Windows 10 Start menu is empty

    Hi. Steps 1 and 2 didn't do much but step 3 has restored what looks like the list of original Microsoft apps but no sign of any of the many apps I have installed. And there are no tiles in the start menu. Any suggestions please?
     
    LesGrant42, Mar 9, 2021
    #3
  4. Start menu junction

    Start Menu Search

    Hi,

    About your issue regarding the Start menu or Search, in order for us to assist you better. Please answer the question:

    • Were there any recent changes made to your system prior to the issue?

    In the meantime, we suggest you to check this link:
    Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana
    . It contains troubleshooting steps prior to the issue.

    We'll look forward to your response.
     
    Phillip Pio, Mar 9, 2021
    #4
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