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This explains how to find out what files from a windows filesystem are located on bad blocks using linux (for example ddrescue).

How to add an app to the Start menu's All apps list

• Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command.
• Type the following path and click OK:%AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs
• Using the Windows key + Right arrow keyboard shortcut snap the window to the right.
• Browse to the location of the app, where the .exe file is located.
• Using the Windows key + Left arrow keyboard shortcut snap the window with the application files to the left.
• Right-click, hold, drag and drop the .exe file that launch the apps to the Programs folder on the right.
• Select Create shortcuts here from the context menu.
• Right-click the shortcut, select Rename, and name the shortcut exactly how you want it to appear in the All apps list.
• Repeat the steps for all the apps you want to add to the list.
• Restart your computer to apply the changes in the Start menu.