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Toolbar and menus in windows explorer are gone!!!!

Hi,

Im having this problem with my windows explorer thats very anoying: when i open it, the
toolbar, menus and everything else in the top doenst appear any more...only the title...Is there a way to reinstall the windows explorer? Or to make it go back to the default config?

Thanks!!!

SheharyaarSaahil

try running sfc /scannow form Start>run command.
Keep ur WinXP CD nearby.

sunray_2003

Try doing system file checker

start --> run --> typein "sfc /scannow" and press "enter"
keep your xp CD ready

SheharyaarSaahil

If this problem has just started, u can also consider to do a System Restore.

Restore the Operating System to a Previous State in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=306084

zoltern

ASKER

Hi,

no, the 'sfc /scannow' didnt worked....
I cant do a system restore.... it is disabled right now because of a virus spread since last month
:-(
Well, it isnt really bad problem but its very annoiyng... if someone got another idea....

Thanks!!

SheharyaarSaahil

Open My Computer from Desktop
Does it shows the same problem, means no TOP menus and toolbars there also ??
also can u send me a picture of ur windows explorer, my e-mail is sheharyaar_saahil@hotmail.com

Aristiana

Try this:

Press F11 on your keyboard while looking at your Windows Explorer.

Does it fixes it?

Clo.

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zoltern

ASKER

That worked!!! Great! Thanks a lot, in special to sramesh2k, for all who helped me!!!!
Now, the only thing remaining: Why the hell caused this to happen? I have 2 antivirus sw in my machine.... AVG and Trend.... i dont get it...
Well, anyway, thanks a lot to all!!!!

[]'s

sramesh2k

As for the cause, can't be determined exactly. May be your IE security settings are low and some malware has played it's part. Or, the toolbar layout values are corrupt in the Registry.

zoltern

ASKER

i'll take the second option... As i work in a large company, i barely have access to port 80... and its firewall is something.. :-/ But, what the hell, its working now.. that's all taht matters..

Thanks again guys!!