Hello! I need some help.

My Internet Explorer 7 has no menu bar. None. Nada. Zip. I can't access
internet options through control panel, either. There is an icon that looks
like a globe with a checklist on it, but the icon has no name, and nothing
happens when I try to open it.

Here's what I do have in the browser:

Across the top - Back, Forward, Address bar, Refresh, Stop, and Live Search

On the bottom - some icons telling me about the site I'm at (such as
security), zone, and zoom

I have uninstalled IE7 a few times which leaves my computer with no IE at
all. I have reinstalled it a few times now -- sometimes from downloading it
and sometimes from my Windows XP (SP2) cd. Neither method has made a
difference.

Not having any menu options is kind of annoying. Can any of you help me fix
this problem?

Thank you!

"kikajess" <kikajess@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A47B1037-EE62-4C15-ACFF-1A20C49E7D81@microsoft.com...
> Hello! I need some help.
>
> My Internet Explorer 7 has no menu bar. None. Nada. Zip. I can't access
> internet options through control panel, either. There is an icon that
> looks
> like a globe with a checklist on it, but the icon has no name, and nothing
> happens when I try to open it.
>
> Here's what I do have in the browser:
>
> Across the top - Back, Forward, Address bar, Refresh, Stop, and Live
> Search
>
> On the bottom - some icons telling me about the site I'm at (such as
> security), zone, and zoom
>
> I have uninstalled IE7 a few times which leaves my computer with no IE at
> all. I have reinstalled it a few times now -- sometimes from downloading
> it
> and sometimes from my Windows XP (SP2) cd. Neither method has made a
> difference.
>
> Not having any menu options is kind of annoying. Can any of you help me
> fix
> this problem?

Actually, I almost never use the menu, but missing Internet Options is
terrible!
What anti-virus and anti-spyware programs are you using?

What if you right click the IE icon on the desktop and choose Start Without
Add-ons?
Or go to Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Internet
Explorer (No Add-ons).

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM
Do not send mail.

"kikajess" <kikajess@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A47B1037-EE62-4C15-ACFF-1A20C49E7D81@microsoft.com...
> Hello! I need some help.
>
> My Internet Explorer 7 has no menu bar. None. Nada. Zip. I can't access
> internet options through control panel, either. There is an icon that
> looks
> like a globe with a checklist on it, but the icon has no name, and nothing
> happens when I try to open it.
>
> Here's what I do have in the browser:
>
> Across the top - Back, Forward, Address bar, Refresh, Stop, and Live
> Search
>
> On the bottom - some icons telling me about the site I'm at (such as
> security), zone, and zoom
>
> I have uninstalled IE7 a few times which leaves my computer with no IE at
> all. I have reinstalled it a few times now -- sometimes from downloading
> it
> and sometimes from my Windows XP (SP2) cd. Neither method has made a
> difference.
>
> Not having any menu options is kind of annoying. Can any of you help me
> fix
> this problem?

Actually, I almost never use the menu, but missing Internet Options is
terrible!
What anti-virus and anti-spyware programs are you using?

What if you right click the IE icon on the desktop and choose Start Without
Add-ons?
Or go to Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Internet
Explorer (No Add-ons).

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM
Do not send mail.

"kikajess" <kikajess@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A47B1037-EE62-4C15-ACFF-1A20C49E7D81@microsoft.com...
> Hello! I need some help.
>
> My Internet Explorer 7 has no menu bar. None. Nada. Zip. I can't access
> internet options through control panel, either. There is an icon that
> looks
> like a globe with a checklist on it, but the icon has no name, and nothing
> happens when I try to open it.
>
> Here's what I do have in the browser:
>
> Across the top - Back, Forward, Address bar, Refresh, Stop, and Live
> Search
>
> On the bottom - some icons telling me about the site I'm at (such as
> security), zone, and zoom
>
> I have uninstalled IE7 a few times which leaves my computer with no IE at
> all. I have reinstalled it a few times now -- sometimes from downloading
> it
> and sometimes from my Windows XP (SP2) cd. Neither method has made a
> difference.
>
> Not having any menu options is kind of annoying. Can any of you help me
> fix
> this problem?

Actually, I almost never use the menu, but missing Internet Options is
terrible!
What anti-virus and anti-spyware programs are you using?

What if you right click the IE icon on the desktop and choose Start Without
Add-ons?
Or go to Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Internet
Explorer (No Add-ons).

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM
Do not send mail.

"kikajess" <kikajess@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A47B1037-EE62-4C15-ACFF-1A20C49E7D81@microsoft.com...
> Hello! I need some help.
>
> My Internet Explorer 7 has no menu bar. None. Nada. Zip. I can't access
> internet options through control panel, either. There is an icon that
> looks
> like a globe with a checklist on it, but the icon has no name, and nothing
> happens when I try to open it.
>
> Here's what I do have in the browser:
>
> Across the top - Back, Forward, Address bar, Refresh, Stop, and Live
> Search
>
> On the bottom - some icons telling me about the site I'm at (such as
> security), zone, and zoom
>
> I have uninstalled IE7 a few times which leaves my computer with no IE at
> all. I have reinstalled it a few times now -- sometimes from downloading
> it
> and sometimes from my Windows XP (SP2) cd. Neither method has made a
> difference.
>
> Not having any menu options is kind of annoying. Can any of you help me
> fix
> this problem?

Actually, I almost never use the menu, but missing Internet Options is
terrible!
What anti-virus and anti-spyware programs are you using?

What if you right click the IE icon on the desktop and choose Start Without
Add-ons?
Or go to Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Internet
Explorer (No Add-ons).

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM
Do not send mail.

> I have uninstalled IE7 a few times which leaves my computer with no IE at
> all.

Uninstalling IE7 should return the machine to a fully functional IE6. If it
doesn't, you've got major problems, d00d. See this KB article for your fix:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927177
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User) since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net; DTS-L http://dts-l.org/


kikajess wrote:
> Hello! I need some help.
>
> My Internet Explorer 7 has no menu bar. None. Nada. Zip. I can't access
> internet options through control panel, either. There is an icon that
> looks
> like a globe with a checklist on it, but the icon has no name, and nothing
> happens when I try to open it.
>
> Here's what I do have in the browser:
>
> Across the top - Back, Forward, Address bar, Refresh, Stop, and Live
> Search
>
> On the bottom - some icons telling me about the site I'm at (such as
> security), zone, and zoom
>
> I have uninstalled IE7 a few times which leaves my computer with no IE at
> all. I have reinstalled it a few times now -- sometimes from downloading
> it
> and sometimes from my Windows XP (SP2) cd. Neither method has made a
> difference.
>
> Not having any menu options is kind of annoying. Can any of you help me
> fix
> this problem?
>
> Thank you!

> I have uninstalled IE7 a few times which leaves my computer with no IE at
> all.

Uninstalling IE7 should return the machine to a fully functional IE6. If it
doesn't, you've got major problems, d00d. See this KB article for your fix:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927177
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User) since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net; DTS-L http://dts-l.org/


kikajess wrote:
> Hello! I need some help.
>
> My Internet Explorer 7 has no menu bar. None. Nada. Zip. I can't access
> internet options through control panel, either. There is an icon that
> looks
> like a globe with a checklist on it, but the icon has no name, and nothing
> happens when I try to open it.
>
> Here's what I do have in the browser:
>
> Across the top - Back, Forward, Address bar, Refresh, Stop, and Live
> Search
>
> On the bottom - some icons telling me about the site I'm at (such as
> security), zone, and zoom
>
> I have uninstalled IE7 a few times which leaves my computer with no IE at
> all. I have reinstalled it a few times now -- sometimes from downloading
> it
> and sometimes from my Windows XP (SP2) cd. Neither method has made a
> difference.
>
> Not having any menu options is kind of annoying. Can any of you help me
> fix
> this problem?
>
> Thank you!

> I have uninstalled IE7 a few times which leaves my computer with no IE at
> all.

Uninstalling IE7 should return the machine to a fully functional IE6. If it
doesn't, you've got major problems, d00d. See this KB article for your fix:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927177
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User) since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net; DTS-L http://dts-l.org/


kikajess wrote:
> Hello! I need some help.
>
> My Internet Explorer 7 has no menu bar. None. Nada. Zip. I can't access
> internet options through control panel, either. There is an icon that
> looks
> like a globe with a checklist on it, but the icon has no name, and nothing
> happens when I try to open it.
>
> Here's what I do have in the browser:
>
> Across the top - Back, Forward, Address bar, Refresh, Stop, and Live
> Search
>
> On the bottom - some icons telling me about the site I'm at (such as
> security), zone, and zoom
>
> I have uninstalled IE7 a few times which leaves my computer with no IE at
> all. I have reinstalled it a few times now -- sometimes from downloading
> it
> and sometimes from my Windows XP (SP2) cd. Neither method has made a
> difference.
>
> Not having any menu options is kind of annoying. Can any of you help me
> fix
> this problem?
>
> Thank you!

> I have uninstalled IE7 a few times which leaves my computer with no IE at
> all.

Uninstalling IE7 should return the machine to a fully functional IE6. If it
doesn't, you've got major problems, d00d. See this KB article for your fix:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927177
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User) since 2002
AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net; DTS-L http://dts-l.org/


kikajess wrote:
> Hello! I need some help.
>
> My Internet Explorer 7 has no menu bar. None. Nada. Zip. I can't access
> internet options through control panel, either. There is an icon that
> looks
> like a globe with a checklist on it, but the icon has no name, and nothing
> happens when I try to open it.
>
> Here's what I do have in the browser:
>
> Across the top - Back, Forward, Address bar, Refresh, Stop, and Live
> Search
>
> On the bottom - some icons telling me about the site I'm at (such as
> security), zone, and zoom
>
> I have uninstalled IE7 a few times which leaves my computer with no IE at
> all. I have reinstalled it a few times now -- sometimes from downloading
> it
> and sometimes from my Windows XP (SP2) cd. Neither method has made a
> difference.
>
> Not having any menu options is kind of annoying. Can any of you help me
> fix
> this problem?
>
> Thank you!

> My Internet Explorer 7 has no menu bar.
> Here's what I do have in the browser:
> Across the top - Back, Forward, Address bar, Refresh, Stop, and Live Search

Maybe I'm reading your post incorrectly, but can't you just tap ALT to make
the menu bar (File Edit View Favorites Tools Help) appear in IE7? I know it
works on my XP SP2.

If not, right below your Live Search search bar should be a number of icons
(Home Tools Feeds Print Page). One of those should be the old Tools menu.
Try the drop down if they're not all visible.


> I can't access
> internet options through control panel, either. There is an icon that looks
> like a globe with a checklist on it, but the icon has no name, and nothing
> happens when I try to open it.

I'm guessing from your post that you're running XP. Have you tried making
Control Panel a menu on your Start Menu? You can access Internet Options
from there.

1. Right click on your Taskbar.
2. Click Properties.
This opens Taskbar and Start Menu Properties.
3. Click the Start Menu tab.
4. If you have Start menu (SM) selected: Click Customize.
This opens Customize Start Menu.
If you have Classic Start menu (CL) selected: Click Customize (the lower
one).
This opens Customize Clasic Start Menu.
5. SM: Click the Advanced tab.
Under Start Menu items, the first item should be Control Panel.
Hit the radio button next to Display as a menu.
CL: Under Advanced Start menu options, put a check next to Expand Control
Panel
6. Hit OK twice
7. SM: Start> Control Panel> Internet Options
CL: Start> Settings> Control Panel> Internet Options


Hope that helps!

> My Internet Explorer 7 has no menu bar.
> Here's what I do have in the browser:
> Across the top - Back, Forward, Address bar, Refresh, Stop, and Live Search

Maybe I'm reading your post incorrectly, but can't you just tap ALT to make
the menu bar (File Edit View Favorites Tools Help) appear in IE7? I know it
works on my XP SP2.

If not, right below your Live Search search bar should be a number of icons
(Home Tools Feeds Print Page). One of those should be the old Tools menu.
Try the drop down if they're not all visible.


> I can't access
> internet options through control panel, either. There is an icon that looks
> like a globe with a checklist on it, but the icon has no name, and nothing
> happens when I try to open it.

I'm guessing from your post that you're running XP. Have you tried making
Control Panel a menu on your Start Menu? You can access Internet Options
from there.

1. Right click on your Taskbar.
2. Click Properties.
This opens Taskbar and Start Menu Properties.
3. Click the Start Menu tab.
4. If you have Start menu (SM) selected: Click Customize.
This opens Customize Start Menu.
If you have Classic Start menu (CL) selected: Click Customize (the lower
one).
This opens Customize Clasic Start Menu.
5. SM: Click the Advanced tab.
Under Start Menu items, the first item should be Control Panel.
Hit the radio button next to Display as a menu.
CL: Under Advanced Start menu options, put a check next to Expand Control
Panel
6. Hit OK twice
7. SM: Start> Control Panel> Internet Options
CL: Start> Settings> Control Panel> Internet Options


Hope that helps!

> My Internet Explorer 7 has no menu bar.
> Here's what I do have in the browser:
> Across the top - Back, Forward, Address bar, Refresh, Stop, and Live Search

Maybe I'm reading your post incorrectly, but can't you just tap ALT to make
the menu bar (File Edit View Favorites Tools Help) appear in IE7? I know it
works on my XP SP2.

If not, right below your Live Search search bar should be a number of icons
(Home Tools Feeds Print Page). One of those should be the old Tools menu.
Try the drop down if they're not all visible.


> I can't access
> internet options through control panel, either. There is an icon that looks
> like a globe with a checklist on it, but the icon has no name, and nothing
> happens when I try to open it.

I'm guessing from your post that you're running XP. Have you tried making
Control Panel a menu on your Start Menu? You can access Internet Options
from there.

1. Right click on your Taskbar.
2. Click Properties.
This opens Taskbar and Start Menu Properties.
3. Click the Start Menu tab.
4. If you have Start menu (SM) selected: Click Customize.
This opens Customize Start Menu.
If you have Classic Start menu (CL) selected: Click Customize (the lower
one).
This opens Customize Clasic Start Menu.
5. SM: Click the Advanced tab.
Under Start Menu items, the first item should be Control Panel.
Hit the radio button next to Display as a menu.
CL: Under Advanced Start menu options, put a check next to Expand Control
Panel
6. Hit OK twice
7. SM: Start> Control Panel> Internet Options
CL: Start> Settings> Control Panel> Internet Options


Hope that helps!

> My Internet Explorer 7 has no menu bar.
> Here's what I do have in the browser:
> Across the top - Back, Forward, Address bar, Refresh, Stop, and Live Search

Maybe I'm reading your post incorrectly, but can't you just tap ALT to make
the menu bar (File Edit View Favorites Tools Help) appear in IE7? I know it
works on my XP SP2.

If not, right below your Live Search search bar should be a number of icons
(Home Tools Feeds Print Page). One of those should be the old Tools menu.
Try the drop down if they're not all visible.


> I can't access
> internet options through control panel, either. There is an icon that looks
> like a globe with a checklist on it, but the icon has no name, and nothing
> happens when I try to open it.

I'm guessing from your post that you're running XP. Have you tried making
Control Panel a menu on your Start Menu? You can access Internet Options
from there.

1. Right click on your Taskbar.
2. Click Properties.
This opens Taskbar and Start Menu Properties.
3. Click the Start Menu tab.
4. If you have Start menu (SM) selected: Click Customize.
This opens Customize Start Menu.
If you have Classic Start menu (CL) selected: Click Customize (the lower
one).
This opens Customize Clasic Start Menu.
5. SM: Click the Advanced tab.
Under Start Menu items, the first item should be Control Panel.
Hit the radio button next to Display as a menu.
CL: Under Advanced Start menu options, put a check next to Expand Control
Panel
6. Hit OK twice
7. SM: Start> Control Panel> Internet Options
CL: Start> Settings> Control Panel> Internet Options


Hope that helps!