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By : Gil Browne

Missing Windows System Tools Shortcuts.

For some reason, the shortcuts for Win XP system tools is missing from your accessories folder under the Programs Pull Down. There is an easy way to restore those shortcuts.

Solution :

Go to your Desktop and RIGHT CLICK on a blank space. A dropdown menu will appear. Click on SHORT CUT. A second box will appear.

In the box "Type the location of the item" type the following (or cut and paste it from the text on this page)

To create a shortcut for ...	Copy this only
System Restore - =	%SystemRoot%\system32\restore\rstrui.exe
Disk Defragmenter - =	%SystemRoot%\system32\dfrg.msc
Disk Cleanup - =	%SystemRoot%\system32\cleanmgr.exe
Security Center - =	%SystemRoot%\system32\wscui.cpl
Character Map - =	%SystemRoot%\system32\charmap.exe
Files&Setting Transfer Wizard =	%SYSTEMROOT%\system32\usmt\migwiz.exe
System Information - =	C:\PROGRAM FILES\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\MSInfo\msinfo32.exe
Activate Windows - =	%SYSTEMROOT%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe /A
Scheduled Tasks - =	%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe ::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\::{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}\::{D6277990-4C6A-11CF-8D87-00AA0060F5BF}

Restore Lost Calculator	%SystemRoot%\system32\calc.exe
Follow the directions below but copy and paste the short cut to the Short Cut folder

After you copy the "Copy this only" section into each box, click next. Another box will open. Type a name for that shortcut ... I suggest using full name like SystemRestore, DiskDefragmenter etc.

Once you have completed all of the above, it is time to add them to your system folder under Accessories.

Open Windows Explorer (right click on the START button - lower left hand corner of your screen)

Click on the + sign next to the C drive. If C drive is already expanded, then look for Documents and settings and then All users or Local user. Then find Start Menu and then look for Accessories and System Tools.

Next find the shortcuts you placed on your desktop and copy and paste them to the System Tools folder.

Next time you open Accessories, Systems, you will find the missing shortcuts restored.

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