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• Programs Windows missing from the Start Menu

  All my Windows programs have disappeared from the start menu.  I was playing with the option hidden files on some of my shirts.  I followed the suggestions of another post on changing the property of my programs to uncheck hidden and which did not help.  Any suggestions?

  Restore point:

  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/using-Windows-Vista-system-restore/

  Do Safe Mode system restore, if it is impossible to do in Normal Mode.

  Try typing F8 at startup and in the list of Boot selections, select Mode safe using ARROW top to go there > and then press ENTER.

  Try a restore of the system once, to choose a Restore Point prior to your problem...

  Click Start > programs > Accessories > system tools > system restore > choose another time > next > etc.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Missing links after a Malware attack

  XP Pro, IE8, OE6

  My old father-in-law of 94 is suspected of by clicking on a link in an email from "Solutions from PC" he received as bait the reader with 'If you can't read this email, click here', followed by the Pandemonium, then ends by "we can fix your computer for $79, just click here.  Fortunately, it has not executed this last step ($$). It won't just admit it. In any case...

  MSE has completely failed me. I've since returned to Malwarebytes online malware protection. So to make a long story short... the office photo disappeared (only in blue BSOD), programs in the start folder Menu was completely empty (but because the programs were all still there in Program Files), administration tools and accessories were empty and the system restore didn't work. The malware "System Check" was bad. Malwarebytes would not work. I scanned with MSE and cleaned up the bad guys (AFTER infection :-(), deleted and reinstalled Malwarebytes and it ran, but the damage was done. I ran SDFix and it was clean and then displayed. Bringing more hidden links, but not all. System Restore worked now but I had to fire through the window RUN (no links anywhere). But the old restore files have apparently been corrupted and none would complement a restore (get about 1/2 way on the progress bar, then quickly complete 100% restart and then "unable to finish restoration".  Internet has never stopped working, if it's not the kicker. First time I had seen that happen with a coup of malware. Usually, at least a proxy is checked, if not a winsock problem.

  Everything works now, but I'm missing a bunch of links again and I was wondering how to recover them, short of a repair installation. Adminstrative Tools is empty, both record programs and in the control panel. Many start/program Menu folders are still empty, entertainment is empty, Sytem Tools contains only the IE link (no add-on), and root C contains three records of recycler (recycler, recycle (2) and Recyler (3).) I don't know what these are, but they each contain a couple of folders that contain application files names you see in the registry as "S23984q32098u3948234" - I made this one.

  Could / should I copy the links from my computer (both XP Pro) and hope this works if their paths are the same? Are there certain keys regsitry that I need to change/remove?

  Any suggestion would be great. Thank you

  Hello

  I suggest you perform a repair or upgrade installation on site of the Windows XP operating system. See the following articles on the necessary guidelines which must be followed before upgrade on site.

  How to perform a repair of Windows XP installation, if a later version of Internet Explorer is installed?

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/917964

  How to perform an upgrade on the spot (reinstallation) of Windows XP?

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/978788

  NOTE: Make sure that you back up the data you want on the computer before you perform this task.

  Once the installation is finished, you can see the following article on how to reinstall Internet Explorer.

  How to reinstall or repair Internet Explorer in Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP?

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/318378

• All links to external programs open my homepage instead of the target URI

  All links to external programs has recently began to open my homepage rather than the target URI. This only happens when Firefox is my default browser, not when other browsers are set to be the default browser. I see this more often with links in e-mail messages in Thunderbird, but I also reproduced the problem by inserting a link in a document of LibreOffice Writer and clicking on it.

  Looks like a problem with the default browser where the command is missing %U parameter that caused the link not not to be send to Firefox.

• Firefox does not open external links (from other programs), it says its already running but does not.

  I'm having this problem, everytime i click a link on other program, like the program's link on the about tab, or a youtube link on Live Messenger, it won't open, a dialog pops up saying firefox is already running and not responding, but it is there, and working.
  If it matters, i have the "beta" tab preview enabled on the windows 7 toolbar.
  

  Make sure that you do not start Firefox with the - No.-line of remote control switch.
  You can verify that the target line in the properties of the shortcut of Firefox (office).

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• How do repopulate you the Start/Programs tab after a windows xp recovery virus attack

  After having used StopZilla to remove malware everyhthing seems to work ok except for repopulating the START/PROGRAMS.  Looking for help to get all my programs listed under programs.

  Hello

  ·         What operating system is installed on your system?

  If you are using Windows XP and programs are not listed when you click Start, and then you can perform the scan SFC to solve the problem.

  SFC/scannow is a very useful command that you can use in any version of Windows. When the SFC (System File Checker) command is used with the/scannow switch, the tool analyzes all the important files of Windows on your computer and replace if necessary.

  Missing and the corruption of the operating system (like many DLLs) files are probably the main cause of the major problems of Windows. In view of this, plus the fact that the SFC /scannnow is completely automatic and very easy to use, the tool should be usually one of your top not troubleshooting.

  Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker (Sfc.exe)

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310747

• XP Start button, the toolbar and IE8 is missing. To start Windows with a xp desk top icons.

  My hard drive has failed, but I had cloned the much smaller former player. I went to the old hard drive and it starts as principal. MS asked for the codes wyhich I put in and it was authenicated, now comes the problem, I restarted the PC and he was fine, then I rebooted, it a time of sedcond to be sure it was working properly before I attenpted to clone on a new hard drive.

  Then the disaster my button start Xp and IE8 toolbar is missing. To start Windows with a xp desk top icons. Can access the Task Manager via ctrl. ALT, delete and sees the C: drive with the etc program files but no users. How can I fix

  Hello

  This problem can occur for the following reasons:

  • Auto-hide the taskbar has been selected for the taskbar and Start Menu Properties.
  • Your user account settings are corrupt.
  • The core files are damaged.
  • The Explorer.exe file does not load at startup.

  Please refer to:

  After the Windows Logo appears or after you log in to Windows, a Windows XP computer cannot display the wallpaper, a black screen or a blue screen

  Note:

  You can back up data to an external hard drive and no CD. It is essential to back up data even if you do an upgrade on the spot.

  Reference:

  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/ )

  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  Please return to the State of the question.

• Hello. I'm having trouble installing my Photoshop CS3 software. I use a PC. My computer recently had a virus and the it consultant all deleted and reinstalled Windows Start program with all updates. My operating system

  Hello.

  I'm having trouble installing my Photoshop CS3 software.

  I use a PC. My computer recently had a virus and the it consultant all deleted and reinstalled Windows Start program with all updates. My operating system is "Microsoft Windows 7 Home premium 2007 - with updates added.

  The version of photoshop that I have is 'Adobe Photoshop CS3, 2007. I installed Photoshop CS3 which seemed to install properly. I activated the dics and inserted the serial number. Activation complete. I had a problem with the registration with the following message through "a problem has been experienced so he was trying to send information on the internet".  I had a problem with look at a. CR2 file but I got a converter of Microsoft 'CameraCode '. I can use Photoshop software. I can't use a software link with Photoshop CS3 I was using before. It's "NIK software - Silver Efex Pro". This means that on the section "filter Photoshow. Can I use the software, but it does not save the changes I made. When I turn off the computer Photoshop CS3 is deleted from my computer. I got LIGHTROOM but software that works very well.

  The summaries. I can load Photoshop and use and save the changes, but when I turn off my computer the software is removed from the hard drive. But I can't get the link software - Nik software - Silver Efex Pro. Please can you advise me what I should do to get my software working properly again.

  Thank you.

  Keith Fernandez

  Once the software is installed, it will not be removed under normal circumstances.

  I do not know if your computer is still infected and it is removed or the problem is that you can't 'see' photoshop' but it is always installed.

  to verify this, check the installation directory and check its size on your hard drive.

• Hello. I'm having trouble installing my Photoshop CS2 software. I use a PC. My computer recently had a virus and the it consultant all deleted and reinstalled Windows Start program with all updates. My operating system

  Hello.

  I'm having trouble installing my Photoshop CS2 software.

  I use a PC. My computer recently had a virus and the it consultant all deleted and reinstalled Windows Start program with all updates. My operating system is "Microsoft Windows 7 Home premium 2007 - with updates added.

  The version of photoshop that I have is 'Adobe Photoshop CS3, 2007. I installed Photoshop CS3 which seemed to install properly. I activated the dics and inserted the serial number. Activation complete. I had a problem with the registration with the following message through "a problem has been experienced so he was trying to send information on the internet".  I had a problem with look at a. CR2 file but I got a converter of Microsoft 'CameraCode '. I can use Photoshop software. I can't use a software link with Photoshop CS3 I was using before. It's "NIK software - Silver Efex Pro". This means that on the section "filter Photoshow. Can I use the software, but it does not save the changes I made. When I turn off the computer Photoshop CS3 is deleted from my computer. I got LIGHTROOM but software that works very well.

  The summaries. I can load Photoshop and use and save the changes, but when I turn off my computer the software is removed from the hard drive. But I can't get the link software - Nik software - Silver Efex Pro. Please can you advise me what I should do to get my software working properly again.

  Thank you.

  Keith Fernandez

  Hi Keith,

  You won't be able to re - install using the discs and the number of series that you used initially, but we have a solution.

  The activation for more server CS2 is no longer in service. For this reason, we did a version of these titles of software available that doesn't require activation. This is for users who already buy the software.  For more details and specific links for the software, please see the following link:

  Activation server stops for Creative Suite 2 and Acrobat 7 product Macromedia

  Instead of your old serial number, use the one shown next to the download link: download Acrobat 7 and CS2 products

  Guinot

• Favorites bar photostream missing links to explore

  Nice day! I accidentally deleted icloud / photostream links in the "Favorites" in the Explorer section - and there is no way to recover them. I tried everything, even complete wipe iTunes and all the remaining registry entries, but no luck. I often use these links (well, have used - now, I don't have them) and it would be nice if someone could help me in my quest. Thank you!

  Good afternoon, zhker -.

  I understand that you are missing links to iCloud and photo stream on your computer Windows 10.   If you have not already done so, try to download iCloud for Windows to see if that solves the problem.

  Have a great day!

• Cannot start programs Crossword ink and ink Desktop on Portege M400

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  I've updated with SP3 and all updates of relevnt Ms.

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  If I try "Explores the experience pack" then the option screen comes up but when you click on start programs above, you hear the click but nothing happens.

  It is interesting to snipping tool 2 does not work!

  I downloaded the MS pack and reinstalled it but still not good.

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  Hmm did you install Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 on your system?

  Microsoft recommends that these minimum system requirements for Microsoft the Pack for Tablet PC 2005 experience:

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  Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
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  At least 50 MB of available disk space on your hard drive

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• money more sunset "files needed to run the Planner missing or corrupted" then program encounters problem and closes. Downloaded multiple times on multiple computers

  money more sunset "files needed to run the Planner missing or corrupted" then program encounters problem and closes. Downloaded multiple times on multiple computers

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  I suggest you post the same question in Microsoft Technet forum for Microsoft Money Plus Sunset related issues. We have a dedicated team to help you with the problems of Microsoft Money Plus sunset.

  Microsoft Money:

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• My desktop icons and toolbar and start programs disappeered after getting a virus.

  My desktop icons and toolbar and start programs disappeered after getting a virus.

  I deleted the virus.

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  Hi Matt,
  Some infections of virus/malware will hide all files and shortcuts on your computer. To make your files visible again, download display on your desktop.
   
  Once downloaded, double-click display and let it run. It removes the attribute hidden on all files and attempt to restore items in quick launch and Start Menu to their location.
  If you think that your computer is still infected, try following the steps in this virus/malware removal guide: http://www.selectrealsecurity.com/malware-removal-guide

  It contains instructions which will remove most malware infections. If you have any questions, just ask me. I hope this helps you.

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• When I click on start, programs, only a few programs show. How can I view all programs?

  When I click on start, programs, only broad categories appear, not the individual of the programs themselves. How can I make it appear?

  Hi Dennis,

  It seems to me that this user account could have corrupted. You can create and configure a new user account to see if it helps. Follow the mentioned below of articles to do the same thing.

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• XP SP3 start/programs is empty after cleaning a Trojan infection

  Windows XP SP3, all updates.  After cleaning a Trojan horse infections now start/programs shows 'Empty' and all the quick start icons are shown is no longer.  Y at - it an easy solution for this in addition to repair or reinstall windows?

  Have checked all that applicable registry files, machine and user and registry values show correct as

  KB886549.

  FYI, logged as administrator.

  Check these:

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  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;292504

  http://WindowsXP.MVPs.org/AllPrograms.htm