Restore the default Start Menu

Hello. I asked an unusual question that I didn't have an answer to and it intrigued me to search my curiosity got the best of me. So here goes.

How to restore the default Start Menu on the start of OS Windows XP and earlier versions?  On the new operating systems, the options on the Start Menu has a button to do this, but XP and earlier does not work. I made lots and lots of research on the Internet and to my surprise, nobody ever showed how it could be done. (I will not say "never" but if its out there, the solution escaped me.)

Then someone wants to take a crack at it?

Thanks to all in advance!

netauto

Hi netauto,.

Follow these steps and check:

a. press "Ctrl", "Alt" and "Delete" at the same time. In the menu that appears, select "Start Task Manager." The Task Manager opens.

b. Select the "Processes" tab Here you will find a list of all processes currently running on your computer.

c. scroll down the 'explorer.exe' file and highlight it.

d. click the "End process" button In the 'End process' dialog, confirm your selection.

e. click the "Applications" tab

f. Select "new task".

g. Type "explorer.exe" in the window "To create a new task" that appears, click 'OK '. Your Start Menu and icons will be restored.

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