The desktop, the tool bar and the start menu icons are default icons (white leaves)

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  Is back on the taskbar?
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  Shut down your computer > turn it back on and immediately and repeatedly tab key F8 until you see a black and white screen. The top/down arrow and select Safe Mode.

  If you can see the taskbar in safe mode, please do a system restore. Choose a date where you did not have this problem as your restore point.

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• Windows 7. The left panel of the start menu icons cannot be removed and arrows don't work - please help!

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  ·         Did you do changes on the computer before the show?

  ·         What do you mean by "links to programs on the start menu appear as"empty"when I run the mouse over them"?

  ·         You are able to launch programs by clicking on them?

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  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306084

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  Hello

  1. Since when are you facing this problem?

  2. don't you make changes to the computer before the issue started?

  Please follow the steps mentioned below.

  Method 1: Run the resolution of Performance problems from the link below and for the question.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-performance-Troubleshooter

  Method 2:

  Please check in safemode, if the problem persists. If the problem does not persist in safe mode, then perform the clean boot procedure in order to check whether a third-party program installed on the computer is causing the problem.

  Follow the steps mentioned in the article below.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  NOTE: After completing the troubleshooting turn your computer to normal startup.

  For more information please visit the links below.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/optimize-Windows-7-for-better-performance

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/ways-to-improve-your-computers-performance

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• I get all the programs listed under my program menu on the start menu, but they all show empty and all my programs are in c/programs as it should.

  My computer was infested with viruses, Trojans and so had all digitized and clean, but all my programs listed in the start menu there are the EMPTY list.

  I have downloaded and run the Microsoft Fixer ( http://support.microsoft.com/kb/886549 ) and everything is the same.

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  Hi DandyBaron,

  ·         You are not able to access these programs at all, or simply not start menu?

  Follow these methods in the order and see if the problem is resolved.

  Method 1: Follow the steps and check out them.

  a. open an Admin command prompt window. To open an administrator (high) prompt, click Start, click programs, accessories principally made, right click Guest and then click Run as administrator.

  b. in the command prompt window, type the following command and press ENTER:

  regsvr32 msxml3.dll

  c. closing session and you connect again to your user account and see if the menu items are displaying correctly.

  Method 2:

  Step 1:

  I suggest you analyze your computer Microsoft Safety Scanner, it will help us to get rid of viruses, spyware and other malware

  The Microsoft Security Scanner is a downloadable security tool for free which allows analysis at the application and helps remove viruses, spyware and other malware. It works with your current antivirus software.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  Note: The Microsoft Safety Scanner ends 10 days after being downloaded. To restart a scan with the latest definitions of anti-malware, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.

  Step 2: try the SFC (System File Checker) scan on the computer.

  How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  Hope this information helps.

• Remove/hide help and support on the start menu.

  Original title: IS NOW MICROSOFT HELP AVAILABLE online?

  NOW I NEED MY HELP AND SUPPORT OF THE MENU START.

  PLEEEEASE CAN SOMEONE GUIDE ME?

  Hi Mastressa,

  Thanks for posting your question on the Microsoft Community Forums
  I understand from the description of the issue, that you want to delete/hide help and support on the start menu.
  Let me go ahead and help you with the issue.
   
  Are you facing problems with the help and Support?
   
  I suggest you to follow the link to the article "to remove a program from the start menu icon" and check if it helps:
  Customize the start menu
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows7/customize-the-start-menu
   
  Hope that answers your query. You can write back to us for other queries/problems related to windows and we will be happy to help you further.

• my laptop suddenly won't let me find files via the start menu and loads of my desktop icons are missing.

  I tried boot virus tests, spybot diskchecks scans the boot and normal. I looked for the restoration of the system, but he told me that I couldn't not to any system restore points.

  I can find some files if I know their names through search on the start menu.

  I tried some things about microsoft fixit, but still had problem.

  Any ideas would be greatly appreiciated.

  Thank you

  Hello

  1 did you change on your computer?

  2. that Microsoft fix, he did try to run?

  Method 1:

  Step 1:

  I suggest you check in safe mode.

  Advanced, including safe mode startup options

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/advanced-startup-options-including-safe-mode

  Step 2:

  I also suggest you perform the clean boot and check.

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: After a repair, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in step 7 in the above article.

  I also suggest you to follow the link and check.

  How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  Method 2:

  I suggest you to follow the steps from the link and check.

  You do not find the files when you are looking for a Windows Vista-based computer, even if the files exist on the computer

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/932989

  Why I can't find the file that I'm looking for?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/why-cant-I-find-the-file-im-looking-for

  Tips for finding files

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/tips-for-finding-files

  Show hidden files

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/Show-hidden-files

  Method 3:

  I suggest you to follow the steps and check.

  (a) right click on the desktop

  (b) select view, show desktop icon

  (c) make sure that the option is checked.

• I lost the bar background tasks, start menu and help on my windows 7__

  I lost the bar background tasks, start menu and help on my windows 7

  Hello
   
  1. are you able to use the icons on the desktop with success?
  
  In addition to the suggestion of BurrWalnut you can see the methods below.
  
  Method 1.
  You may have set the taskbar to auto hide, check the settings below:
  a. Click Start and select Control Panel.
  now, (b) go to the menu bar of tasks and put in service and click on it.
  C. on the taskbar tab, check if there is a check mark next to auto-hide the taskbar.
  d. If there is remove it, then click on apply and then OK.
  
  Method 2.
  Please check if you are facing the same question when working in safe mode.
  a. restart your computer.
  b. when the computer starts, you will see your computer hardware are listed. When you see this information tap the F8 on your keyboard key repeatedly until you are presented with the screen Windows 7 Advanced Startup Options.
  c. using the arrow keys, select the desired option of Mode without failure.
  d. press the Enter key on your keyboard to start in safe mode of Windows 7.
  e. when Windows starts and check if the problem still persists.
  For more information, see the articles below.
  Start your computer in safe mode
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode
   
  Troubleshooting in safe mode
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshooting-problems-while-in-safe-mode
  
  I hope this helps.

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  Shekhar S - Microsoft technical support.

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• Trojan horse? items disappeared from the start menu and shortcuts of desktop do not work

  original title: Trojan horse?

  items disappeared from the start menu and desktop shortcuts do not work. I can't open any file I download cannot use the system restore and do not have cd to install what can do to solve this problem?

  Get protection for example: -.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-GB/security_essentials/default.aspx

  -or: -.

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/

  There are many other products in addition to the above there are on the market.

  If my comments have helped please vote too useful.

  Thank you.

  PS You must also make sure that you have a firewall and it's on.