Yes tedomedo, that's a correct observation of yours. The Recent programs list requires everything to always be launched from the Start Menu for it to show up in the list. As for the Frequent programs list,
In Windows XP/Vista, 1. A shortcut to the app has to be present in the Start Menu 2. The app can be started from other locations such as the Desktop or Run dialog. As long as its shortcut exists in the menu, it will show up in the Frequent list even if it is run from Desktop or Run dialog.
In Windows 7, Microsoft changed the behavior so: 1. A shortcut to the app has to be present in the Start Menu 2. The app has to be started at least once from the Start Menu. If it isn't launched from Start Menu, then it won't show up in the Frequent list. 3. Thereafter the app can be started from other locations such as the Desktop to *rise* up to the top of the Frequent list.
Also, app shortcuts pinned to the Taskbar never show up in the Frequent list. As for your second feature request, when you open a DOCX file it will show up in the Recent Documents list (which is in the right column and called "Recent Items"). Also, if Word has been launched at least once from the Start Menu, then when you open a DOCX file, Word will show up in the Frequent list and the document you opened will show in Word's jump list.
_________________ Links to some general topics:● Compare Start Menus ● Read the Search box usage guide.
I am a Windows enthusiast and helped a little with Classic Shell's testing and usability/UX feedback.
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