Re: Right-clicking on desktop icon starts install instead of a menu.


"zoey" <zoey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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"Prashant" wrote:

I am faced with a similar problem as described at this link:
http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_Systems/WinXP/Q_21709019.html.

i.e.

Right-clicking on desktop icon starts install instead of a menu.
OS: Windows XP Professional

What could cause this? Is there a way to fix it? Please tell me what to
do.
Thanks.
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What kind of installation got started? Does it happen in safe mode [F8
while
booting]? Check it in safe mode, if it doesn't, check out your startup
list
from Start > Run > msconfig \ Startup, and also, run a spyware/virus scan.

try here

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

search on page for "restore right click properties" it might be what you
are looking for :>
Right Click Properties


.

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