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Mr. Asim Rajput
Depending on the application jump lists can be used to get 1-click functionality without recalling a minimized window, basically access common tasks or to quickly open pinned & recent documents, saving you time not having to go through a considerable number of dialogs. In a nutshell, in the event you are willing to make the most of them, jump lists are a productivity godsend.
When Windows 7 made it out the door reactions were mixed about the operating system's revamped taskbar. Now years later I can personally attest to the improved usability of the new bar & above all else, the magnificent implementation of jump lists.
Although there is still no clear explanation on what triggers this erratic behavior, deleting a few files that contain your now likely corrupt jump list index will repair the feature.
Now, imagine my despair when a few weeks ago all my established jump list items disappeared for no apparent reason. Worse than that, as I attempted to add them back Windows decided to act a bit like nice elderly Vista & refused my changes. A few tweaks & restarts later, it was a no go, until I found this fix.
When Windows 7 made it out the door reactions were mixed about the operating system's revamped taskbar. Now years later I can personally attest to the improved usability of the new bar & above all else, the magnificent implementation of jump lists.
Although there is still no clear explanation on what triggers this erratic behavior, deleting a few files that contain your now likely corrupt jump list index will repair the feature.
Now, imagine my despair when a few weeks ago all my established jump list items disappeared for no apparent reason. Worse than that, as I attempted to add them back Windows decided to act a bit like nice elderly Vista & refused my changes. A few tweaks & restarts later, it was a no go, until I found this fix.
Some users have reported a succesful repair by moving the files to a safe location, restarting & then moving the files back up. In my case I had to delete all files & start fresh to fix the jump list feature.
Browse to this location (copy & paste in to the address bar for simple access): %AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\AutomaticDestinations. You will notice a list of files that contain your custom collection of jump list items, file per program. Delete or move to another location all the files on that folder. Then browse to: %AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\CustomDestinations where you will notice a similar list of files. Again, move those files somewhere else or delete them.
Bonus Jump List Tricks
There is an alternative way to gain access to jump lists that doesn't need right-clicking. Click & hold your left mouse button over any taskbar icon & then move the cursor upwards. The jump list will fade in & become obtainable.
A second alternative that keyboard shortcut lovers will dig: Alt + Windows key + Number.
In case you are a Gmail user, you can not only drag & drop attachments from a Windows Explorer window or your desktop, but can also call up a jump list & drag a file directly to Gmail's attachment box.
Browse to this location (copy & paste in to the address bar for simple access): %AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\AutomaticDestinations. You will notice a list of files that contain your custom collection of jump list items, file per program. Delete or move to another location all the files on that folder. Then browse to: %AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\CustomDestinations where you will notice a similar list of files. Again, move those files somewhere else or delete them.
Bonus Jump List Tricks
There is an alternative way to gain access to jump lists that doesn't need right-clicking. Click & hold your left mouse button over any taskbar icon & then move the cursor upwards. The jump list will fade in & become obtainable.
A second alternative that keyboard shortcut lovers will dig: Alt + Windows key + Number.
In case you are a Gmail user, you can not only drag & drop attachments from a Windows Explorer window or your desktop, but can also call up a jump list & drag a file directly to Gmail's attachment box.
Editing a taskbar program's location & properties is obtainable from the same jump list menu. Right-click on the icon to reveal the jump list & then right-click again on the main program's entry to show the whole shortcut menu.
Not a true jump list trick, but it comes close . StandaloneStack is an utility that will let you add file & program stacks to a taskbar icon, resembling the 'stack' functionality in Mac OS X.
Jumplist-Launcher is another nifty third-party utility that will let you generate your own taskbar entry to be populated with as plenty of files & programs as you require (well, actually there is a limit of 60!). The utility let's you personalize lists in different ways & it doesn't require to be installed or run in the background for your newly created jump list to function afterwards.
Not a true jump list trick, but it comes close . StandaloneStack is an utility that will let you add file & program stacks to a taskbar icon, resembling the 'stack' functionality in Mac OS X.
Jumplist-Launcher is another nifty third-party utility that will let you generate your own taskbar entry to be populated with as plenty of files & programs as you require (well, actually there is a limit of 60!). The utility let's you personalize lists in different ways & it doesn't require to be installed or run in the background for your newly created jump list to function afterwards.
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