Windows 10: Tried to delete windows_old from w10, failed, program list is almost empty

Discus and support Tried to delete windows_old from w10, failed, program list is almost empty in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Tried to delete windows old from w10 pro; difficult to do, kept failing, deleted files in small groups to finish. When rebooted, the start menu program... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by waynerice, Jan 11, 2021.

  1. WAYNERICE
    waynerice Win User

    Tried to delete windows_old from w10, failed, program list is almost empty


    Tried to delete windows old from w10 pro; difficult to do, kept failing, deleted files in small groups to finish. When rebooted, the start menu program list was missing most all installed programs.

    I used a backup to restore the entire windows_old folder. Didn't help.

    The programs are there with one Adobe exception but not list in start menu.

    Why didn't the restore fix it?

    Is this fixable?


    Also, the icons for the missing programs in the list are still on the desktop and still work! ?

    Thanks.

    :)
     
    waynerice, Jan 11, 2021
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  2. NOPD
    NOPD Win User

    Programs Missing From Control Panel List


    I was able to get rid of XNVIEW by downloading it and using it's own uninstaller.
    Have tried method suggested by Pyramid 10 with photoscape without success.
    Can't figure out how to do what is asked.

    Your next suggestion?
     
    NOPD, Jan 11, 2021
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  3. JOEALDER
    JoeAlder Win User
    [W10] Delete executed programs list from registry.


    Hi!

    I would like to delete the list of programs my PC has executed. Not the start menu recent program list, but the complete one. I'm using a program called "Executed programs list", from Nirsoft, that tells me which programs have been executed and when, but doesn't allow me to delete the registry entry associated. CCleaner hasn't been completely helpful (only deleted half of the list). The program searches data from the following registry keys:


    • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache
    • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Compatibility Assistant\Persisted
    • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Compatibility Assistant\Store
    • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ShellNoRoam\MUICache

    I've also deleted those keys manually, except the ShellNoRoam one, because apparently doesn't exist in my registry, to no avail. What am I missing? Is the ShellNoRoam key elsewhere? Is there any program I can use to completely wipe this information?
     
    JoeAlder, Jan 11, 2021
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  4. MIKE S
    mike s Win User

    Tried to delete windows_old from w10, failed, program list is almost empty

    [W10] Delete executed programs list from registry.


    Only Nir Sofer knows *Redface

    Seriously, R-Wipe and Clean might be able to dig deep enough.
     
    mike s, Jan 11, 2021
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