Re: Top Toolbar disappeared

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From: AutoComplete Problem (AutoCompleteProblem_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 12/24/04 

Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2004 12:41:03 -0800

Michael,
In the mean time I've found the solution on an old thread at:
Subject: Re: Toolbar problem not fixed 10/10/2004 9:15 PM PST
By: Ramesh [MVP
 
The commands that saved me are: 

-- 
Ramesh, MS-MVP XP Shell/UI
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
"Alex Fox" <AlexFox@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
news:3CB1B1D5-8052-42F4-A584-6027522ED70C@microsoft.com...
"Ramesh [MVP]" wrote:
> Alex,
>
> Type these commands in Start, Run dialog:
>
> regsvr32 /i shell32
> regsvr32 /i browseui
> regsvr32 /i shdocvw
>
> Restart Windows. If that does not help, run Sfc /Scannow and try the
> commands again.
>
> -- 
> Ramesh, MS-MVP XP Shell/UI
> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
Thanks, johan
"Michael Solomon (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> Open IE and press the F11 key, that should bring back the toolbar.
> 
> Are you referring to the All Programs list on the Start Menu?
> First, be sure your antivirus software has the latest definitions and run a
> virus scan.
> 
> Second, download, install and run Ad Aware:
> www.lavasoftusa.com
> 
> If this is a relatively recent issue, you might try using System Restore to
> take you back to a time when this worked properly.  Start\All
> Programs\Accessories\System Tools\System Restore.  If that doesn't resolve
> it, try the information below.
> 
> The following assumes you have an actual XP CD as opposed to a restore CD or
> restore partition supplied by your PC manufacturer.
> 
> Go to Start, type sfc /scannow in the run box and press enter.  Note, there
> is a space between sfc and the forward slash.  You will be asked for your XP
> CD.  Be aware, upon inserting the CD the XP setup screen may appear, this is
> not a part of sfc /scannow, rather it is being invoked by autorun.  Simply
> minimize the screen and allow sfc to continue.
> 
> If the above fails to resolve the issue, try a repair install as follows:
> 
> Be sure you are well backed up in case there is a problem from which you are
> unable to recover.  NOTE, while a repair install should leave your data
> files intact, if something goes wrong during the repair install, you may be
> forced to start over and do a clean install of XP.  If you don't have your
> data backed up, you would lose your data should that eventuality occur.
> 
> Assuming your system is set to boot from the CD-ROM drive, boot with the XP
> CD in the drive.  If it isn't or you are not sure, you need to enter the
> system's BIOS.  When you boot the system, the first screen usually has
> instructions that if you wish to enter setup press a specific key, when you
> see that, do so.  Then you will have to navigate to the boot sequence, if
> the CD-ROM drive is not first line, set it first in the boot sequence.  Save
> your settings and exit with the XP CD in the drive.  The system will reboot.
> 
> Boot from the CD.  If your system is set to be able to boot from the CD, it
> should detect the disk and give a brief message, during the boot up, if you
> wish to boot from the CD press any key.
> 
> Once you have pressed a key, setup should begin.  You will see a reference
> asking if you need to load special drivers and another notice that if you
> wish to begin the ASR (Automatic Recovery Console) depress F2.  Just let
> setup run past all of that.  It will continue to load files and drivers.
> 
> Then it will bring you to a screen.  Eventually, you will come to a screen
> with the option to (1) setup Windows or (2) Repair Windows Installation
> using the Recovery console.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Michael Solomon MS-MVP
> Windows Shell/User
> Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
> 
> "AutoComplete Problem" <AutoCompleteProblem@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote 
> in message news:A438B53A-BEF1-4F47-AFF6-9BC1F8EB14FB@microsoft.com...
> > Hi,
> >
> > Every system window that is being opened (including IE) has several 
> > toolbars
> > at the top.  The toolbar at the very top has pull-down menu's such as 
> > File,
> > View, .. Help, etc...   All of the sudden that toolbar disappeared from 
> > all
> > my windows and is sometimes replaced by a blank bar with the Windows Icon. 
> > I
> > can I get the original toolbar back?
> >
> > Another problem.  Normally when I click Start and then I put the pointer 
> > on
> > top of All Programs, a large pop-up window appears with all my Programs. 
> > But
> > now that popup window with all my programs does not appear anymore.   How 
> > can
> > I get it back to normal?
> >
> > thanks, johan 
> 
> 
>

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