How to Resolve - All my icons have changed and my programs don't show on the Start Button?

All my icons have changed and my programs don't show on the Start Button

All my icons have changed and my programs dont show on the start buttonessing.
Why?
Original title: programs dont show

Solutions to the Problem All my icons have changed and my programs don't show on the Start Button

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Have you made any changes to the computer prior to the issue?
 
You may perform the methods suggested below and check if they help you fix the issue.
 
Method 1:
Step 1: Check the functionality Safe mode.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Start-your-computer-in-safe-mode
If it works fine in safe mode, try performing a clean boot using step 2.
 
Step 2: Perform clean boot.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135
NOTE: After you check the functionality in clean boot configure Windows to use Normal startup using the step 7 suggested in the above mentioned link.
 
Method 2: Run the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe) and check if it helps.
Follow the steps form the following link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833
 
Method 3: Perform system restore.

Restore the computer to the date when it was working fine:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/features/system-restore
NOTE: When you use System Restore to restore the computer to a previous state, programs and updates that you installed are removed.
 
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Using Windows troubleshooter:

• Click on Search on Charm bar and type Troubleshooting. Click on the very first option.
• A new window will open. Click View all from the left pane.
• Scroll down to the bottom and click on Windows update.
• Troubleshooter window for Windows update will pop up. Click on NEXT. It may ask you for administrative permission.
• The troubleshooter will automatically detect problems and fix it.
• Now, close this window and try download/install the app which was previously showing error.

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