Hi JCO
No I don't think you read my entire post (or I worded things wrong).
It is not my tool bar that is missing. It is the customize option that is
missing when you right mouse click on an open area. And because the
"Customize" is missing, I can set my tool bar to "Selective Text". An
example of Selective Text, is the word "Back" next to the arrow that makes
your browser go back one page. I want to restore the Text that is
associated with the toolbar on my IE browser but I can no longer select
"Customize".. which would give me the option to do so.
Hope that makes better sense.
Restore Missing IE Default Toolbars In XP
http://www.bootdisk.com/bootlist/102.htm#8
This addressees the problem as you describe:
Toolbars are locked - Unable to customize toolbar and tool band
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/ie/lockedbars.htm
which I provided for you in my first reply. Did you try it? If so, what
was the result, what error messages, if any?
If you have any 3rd party toolbars installed, disable them. If you have
Yahoo Companion uninstall it.
Also..did you also do a scan for scumware on your system? There are various
types of scumware that can also cause this problem. If not, then follow the
instructions here. Be ware that, just running AdAware, SpyBot and your AV
are not enough to detect and remove all types of scumware. You need to use
the full spectrum of detection and removal tools to fully clean your system.
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Remember to back up your data before removing any spyware
Also download and install HiJackThis -
How to download and install HiJackThis:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topict309.html
Please DO NOT post your log to this newsgroup, but to the HiJackThis Support
Forums below:
AumHa HiJackThis Forum
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30
or Bleeping Computer Forum
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22.html
to allow the experts there to evaluate your log and advise you of any
necessary steps to clean your system.
(Note: You will have to Register before posting on these Forums. Please
follow all posting instructions carefully to avoid having your log deleted
or ignored.
Hope this helps
Jan
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