It can be very tricky to locate the Send to folder in the Windows OS so here is what you need to do repair or replace the files in the folder.

Why You Should Know
* Increase Security
* Limit Functions
* Restore Functionality

Novice Tips for End-User
1. Access the account needing the shortcut.
2. Type the shell:SendTo (see tips) command in Windows Explorer.
3. You are now in the SendTo folder.
4. Add (using copy-and-paste) any missing options you need.

Intermediate Tips for Technicians
1. Access the account needing the shortcut.
2. Type %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\SendTo in Windows Explorer.
3. You are now in the SendTo folder.
4. Add (using copy-and-paste) any missing options you need.

Advance Tips for Administrators
1. Access the Administrator account.
2. Navigate to C:\Users\ and open the needed account.
3. Continue through AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\SendTo
4. Add (using copy-and-paste) any missing options the user needs.

Note:
Use the shell:SendTo command on the second PC that has the missing options loaded then copy it to a working shared or Flash Drive. If one is not available see if the Default profile on the troubled system has the information remaining.

Tips:
Command Prompt: start shell:SendTo
Run Window: shell:SendTo
Windows Explorer: shell:SendTo

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About The Author: Stephan Pringle is an Information Technology Support Specialist. He covers hardware and software and provides tips for you to troubleshoot and repair issues on your own. In his spare time, he writes articles about the State of New York on his Hackintosh and HackBook and that has helped him to become the top contributor of the New York City section of Yahoo! Answers.

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