Oops - deleted Administrative Tools folder on W7

MarcLister · 28 Nov 2010 at 16:14

So, like a ruddy dunce, I deleted the Administrative Tools folder on my Start Menu in Windows 7 HP x64. Could some kind soul help me to fix my erroneous way and perhaps post a screenshot or list of the shortcuts that would have been in that folder so I can restore the folder.

And yes I emptied the Recycle Bin so I haven't got a copy. I would do a backup but I can only get the folder back not the actual shortcuts within.

SiriusB · 28 Nov 2010 at 16:18

Right-click the Start Menu
Properties
Customize
Under System Admin tools, choose do not display
Click OK
Go back into Customize
Set back to desired option.

MarcLister · 28 Nov 2010 at 16:25

Hi mate. I've just tried that but to no avail.

I run a Backup every Sunday at 8pm but I can only get the folder restored using that. No files/shortcuts in there.

Vimes · 28 Nov 2010 at 16:38

gillywibble · 28 Nov 2010 at 16:39

Not sure if this is any good.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/29965-administrative-tools-restore-shortcuts.html

MarcLister · 28 Nov 2010 at 17:33

Brilliant. Thanks all.

Phew!

SiriusB · 28 Nov 2010 at 19:11

To be honest I had no idea if my method would work!

I only suggested it as I had just set that particular option a PC I have been repairing.

MarcLister · 28 Nov 2010 at 19:18

Haha. No probs.

I think if I still had the folder your method would have worked but as I had deleted it, there was nothing to restore.