Dukesfan wrote:
> Hi, since today I have not been able to get my taskbar or startmenu to work.
> All I get is the working symbol when I put my cursor over my taskbar or start
> menu. I can still access my stuff from the desktop folders etc. but nothing
> thru the taskbar or even start menu. I also cant run msconfig or anything
> that requires accessing the start menu. The only way it works is if I boot
> into safe mode as the administrator but not as my computer name account (if
> that makes sense). I have to go right now & will add more later. Any help
> would be appreciated.
> Thanks.

Everyone is quick to blame a virus, etc., and once again I think that's
the cause. It certainly doesn't have to be, but any self-respecting
virus should try to block your accessing utilities that might shut it down.

In Safe Mode, run your a/v software and see if it finds anything.

Here are two registry and repairs for the Start Menu:

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

117. Restore Taskbar and Start Menu
289. Start Menu - Enable

--
Joe =o)