Question : Windows 7 recently used programs is blank

For some reason the section of "All Programs" that would normally show recent programs is blank.  See screen shot.  How do I fix this?
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Answer : Windows 7 recently used programs is blank

If you right click the Start "orb", select Properties, do you have check marks next to each item under "Privacy"?  If yes, try removing them and putting them back.  Or, if you're on a domain, there might be some policy that has turned off storing of recently used programs.
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