how to get the run command to remember last entries in drop down box

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rozzer

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Hi All

Every time i need to use the Run Command Box i find that the last
entry has not been saved and the list is empty in the drop down menu.
This is a nuisance.
Any advice is appreciated to rectify this problem.

Kind regards

Rozzer
 
Hi jcgriff2

There is currently nothing entered in the drop down box and never has been
and hence nothing to clear.
I did go to regedit and check and all that is displayed on the right screen is:

AB (default)................REG_SZ...............(value not set) so nothing to remove there.

I hope this helps a little

Thanks for your time & help

Regards Rozzer
 
What is the exact location of the key that you're describing?
If in HKCU, have you checked the same key in HKLM (or vice versa)?
HKCU should be the location that holds these values (HKeyCurrentUser) - although it may be possible that an entry in HKLM (HKeyLocalMachine) may override it.
 
Hi Usasma
I used the following key to get to the above mentioned screen.
I,m by no means a computer whizz like you guys so please bear with me, feel free to be
abrupt if i,m doing it wrong
Your advise is greatly appreciated.
This run drop down menu is not the only menu that has no entries (cannot remember which others offhand)
but will update you when i do

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\RunMRU

Kind regards
Rozzer
 
What version of Windows are you using? That'll help to determine where these things are.

I'll research this at work today (more systems to check it on)
Try checking HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\RunMRU
and let us know if anything is there My Win8 x64 version doesn't have a key there

Also, AFAIK, the contents of the RunMRU key are where these are stored.
There's another mechanism that actually puts the entries in there - it could be either a permissions issues, or a problem with the mechanism that puts the entries in there. It'll take a bit of research on my part, so please be patient.

Finally, as a first try, please do this:
Then please run the following DISM commands to see if there's any problems with the system (from an elevated (Run as administrator) Command Prompt). Press Enter after each one:
Code: 
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
Code: 
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth

If the problem is fixable, you can use this command to repair it (from an elevated (Run as administrator) Command Prompt). Press Enter after typing it:
Code: 
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

From this article: Repair a Windows Image

You can also run sfc.exe /scannow from an elevated (Run as administrator) Command Prompt to check for further corruption.
Click to expand...
If you don't have the DISM command (Win7 and earlier), then try the SFC.EXE /SCANNOW from an elevated (Run as administrator) Command Prompt.

EDIT: Have you done any other modifications in the registry? If so, this may have accidentally caused the problem (and means it may not be fixable with DISM/SFC). If that's the case, then please try using System Restore to reset the system to a time BEFORE you modified the registery.
 
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Hi,

One article that extensively document the RunMRU is available here check the Disable the Run Dialog Box History Without Losing Current Entries it talks about the permissions change you can use it to check if your registry have the default permissions set or not.

Another possibility is the use of some security program or cleaner like CCleaner that removes the RunMRU entry's.
 
Hi usasma & SleepyDude

My Laptop is only 4 mnths old and i have had to refresh once and reload about a 'million' updates which i don,t
intend doing again!!!!!
My version is Windows 8 Single Language x64 (Build 9200)
I have all the latest updates and checked again today and i am up to date
All the dropdown menus in all areas are not working, I checked today in Computer, Action Center, Troubleshooting,Programs etc etc.
I do use CCleaner but i checked my dropdown menus before i used it and after making an entry in the dropdown boxes and there is still no entries.
I did try to go to .............HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\RunMRU............ but there is no RunMRU key.
Today is only the second time i have been into REGEDIT and i have not made any previous changes anywhere.

I am very reluctant to make any drastic changes or modifications to any part of my pc and have not run scannow until i learn how to do it safely.

Thanks you guys for your valuable time and effort, it is much appreciated

Regards Rozzer
 
DISM and SFC.EXE are normally very safe to use. To be even safer, make a System Restore point before trying it - and make a backup of the system before you try. A program like Acronis True Image (not free) is able to make an exact copy of your system as it is today - and you can restore that later on (if needed).

And, as you are having many problems - it's advisable that you run DISM and SFC.EXE as soon as you can.
 
Hi,

SFC and DISM are perfectly safe. If problems are detected, I'll have a look at them for you. :-)

Regards,
Stephen
 
If needed, I can test it to confirm for sure, but, as far as I remember, "Run" history doesn't work when UAC is disabled (you see UAC shield icon in the Run prompt). I'm not sure whether that's a bug or a feature, though.
 
Hi again guys
Thanks to you all for your input.

I ran the DISM functions and ScanHealth produced a figure of 20%.
Checkhealth produced that the 'component store is repairable' & the operation completed successfully
RestoreHealth produced a figure also of 20%
I did a sfc /scannow and it found corrupt files but unable to repair some of them
I can access the log report but i am not able to open it.
If you want me to send it as is i will , but how can i open the file to view the report.
Regards Rozzer
 

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