XP Pro start menu - cannot open icons/folders from the start menu

From: chad (chad_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/25/04 

Date: Sat, 25 Sep 2004 13:43:09 -0700

I cannot use thet start menu. I can open it, but when I click on most icons
(my computer, control panel, etc) nothing happens. any suggestions are
appreciated!

Chad

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