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Wireshark installed but no Windows 10 shortcuts or Start listing

Ok, so this is bizarre. I've used Wireshark for years on various OS, including on Windows 10 on an older laptop.

I just received a new laptop and have actually installed Wireshark 64 bit. Installation went fine, and I included Pcap. After rebooting, there is no entry in/on the Start Menus for Wireshark, nor under recently added. However, WinPcap is. Also, Wireshark does show in the Apps&Features section as installed. It also is present and appears to be completely installed inside Program Files.

How can I force Wireshark to establish it's program entries in Start?

I have not tried double clicking the various .exe files in the program files folder, even though there are several that could be the main launcher.

Suggestions?

Wireshark installed but no Windows 10 shortcuts or Start listing

Ok, so this is bizarre. I've used Wireshark for years on various OS, including on Windows 10 on an older laptop.

I just received a new laptop (Win10, fully updated) and have actually installed Wireshark 64 bit. Installation went fine, and I included Pcap. After rebooting, there is no entry in/on the Start Menus for Wireshark, nor under recently added. However, WinPcap is. is properly shown. Also, Wireshark does show in the Apps&Features section as installed. It also is present and appears to be completely installed inside Program Files.

How can I force Wireshark to establish it's program entries in Start?

I have not tried double clicking the various .exe files in the program files folder, even though there are several that could be the main launcher.

Suggestions? Suggestions?