Old Start Menu

CCleaner for Windows
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First of all, thank you for the software. It is fast and at first glance it looks easy to use. I also like its GUI - its very pleasing to the eyes.

Here's my first question with apologies before hand if it has been askes before. Limitations of the search on these fora do not allow for a phrase search.

What does "Old start menu key" mean? It refers to HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Explorer\MenuOrder\StartMenu2\Programs\Name of Program

I've come across a lot of "?????? issues" but that doesn't really tell me what the issue is.

Help would be appreciated

Thanks

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It's something that was once installed and has since been uninstalled. All folders in the Start Menu have a reference in the registry for their menu order.

Also many registry cleaners including the one in CCleaner may deem some entries old/invalid even if they aren't, however it actually doesn't hurt anything to remove their reference from the registry when registry cleaners list them because as soon as you use those Start Menu folders again Windows will automatically place them back into the registry.

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Thanks ever so much for the quick reply.

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Have a read of the guide here JC, it will answer quite a few questions you may have

http://www.internetrotsyourbrain.com/ccleanerbeginnersguide/

P.S. welcome to the forum :)