"vbehler" <vbehler.38m07a@news.home.local> wrote in message
news:vbehler.38m07a@news.home.local...
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> I can see the start bar my shortcuts clock and system tray are all
> visible but there is no start button even if i press start on keyboard
> the menu doesnt appear
>

You have a comedian in your office. Try rebooting the PC. That should
restore the Start Button.