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I'm glad you found a solution. Generally, I offer what I gave you first.
If that fails, then I move on to more the more invasive methods such as
described in the link from Ramesh.
--
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:EF04EBD2-3082-4CB2-9651-A20C26822CE8@microsoft.com...
> 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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