ISSUE:
Items not being added to "Jump Lists", automatically or "Last Opened" not being added. This is when you "pin" Excel or Access etc to the toolbar, and files opened up in that category should automatically be added to that list:-
CAUSE
Jump List...that is corrupted in AutomaticDestinations-hidden system folder is the likely solution.. To resolve and fix the issue, follow 1 of these steps:
RESOLUTION
Option 1
- Open Windows Explorer .
- Type or copy and paste the following into the address bar:
%AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\AutomaticDestinations
- Identify files that are comparatively larger in size than the rest of the file, such as files that have file size of 1 MB or more.
Delete the abnormal file.
Tip: If you do not want to retain the Jump Lists’ recent items history on all applications, just delete all the automaticDestinations-ms files in the folder.
- The recent items functionality on Jump Lists will be restored. The recent items on the Jump Lists will be re-added as the program is been used. However, do note that the solution does not restore the previously pinned items. So user will have to pin new items again.
Option 2
1. Check in Clean boot, if the issue occurs or not: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/331796
This kind of issue is reported by using the third party task bar utility and other stuffs.
Option 3
1. Carry out a repair on Office. Go to Control Panel, select the office version you are using, select change at the top, and do a repair
LINKS
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/331796
http://angrytechnician.wordpress.com/2010/05/24/how-to-fix-a-brokenempty-jump-list-in-windows-7/