Program list not available

Question

The alphabetic list of installed programs no longer appears when the blue icon is selected. I am having problems accessing my software.

Answer 1

Hi, I'm Rodrigo, and I will help you.
You can access your apps in alphabetical order on the Start Menu by selecting "View: Category" and changing it to "Grid" or "List."

If these options doesn't show for you, look for "All apps"

Answer 2

If the alphabetic list of installed programs is not appearing in the Add/Remove Programs tool, it may be due to issues with the registry entries or the registration of the Appwiz.cpl file. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:

1. Re-register Appwiz.cpl: Open the Command Prompt and type REGSVR32 APPWIZ.CPL. This command attempts to re-register the Add/Remove Programs control panel.
2. Check Registry Entries: Ensure that the necessary registry keys for the Add/Remove Programs tool are correctly set. Missing or incorrect entries can lead to display issues. You may need to verify the following keys:
   • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID{352EC2B7-8B9A-11D1-B8AE-006008059382}
   • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Management\Publishers\Darwin App Publisher
3. Repair or Reinstall Applications: If specific applications are not showing, consider repairing or reinstalling them as the uninstaller may have incorrectly removed registry entries.
4. Check for System Updates: Ensure that your Windows is up to date, as updates can sometimes resolve underlying issues with system tools.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, further investigation into system settings or potential corruption may be necessary.

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References:

• Add/Remove Programs tool displays installed programs incorrectly