All programs not working

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A friend of mine owns a laptop, and when he clicks on start / all programs,
nothing happens. Can anyone help me with this problem ?
 
Remush said:
A friend of mine owns a laptop, and when he clicks on start / all programs,
nothing happens. Can anyone help me with this problem ?
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Try System Restore, I have had good results using this way or Safe
Mode, different to Last Known Good Configuration in Safe Mode.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/getstarted/ballew_03may19.mspx
System Restore is accessed the following way:

1. It's a good practice to shut down all other applications before
using System Restore, as it requires a full-system reboot to complete
the installation. Connecting to the internet is not required, however.
So shut all applications. Then click "Start."

2. Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore.
Then the program will load.
Here's a screen shot of the program-entry screen:
http://www.techbuilder.org/recipes/60402485

Or,

If System Restore doesn't work in Normal Mode, it might work in Safe
Mode.
Toggle F8 or Press Ctrl ( depends on your comp ) during bootup ( just
before, verifying DMI pool, message comes on )
Select Safe Mode.
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001060608000039
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315222&Product=winxp
http://www.whtvcable.com/virusremoval .htm
http://www.techbuilder.org/recipes/60402485
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/getstarted/ballew_03may19.mspx
 
Remush via WindowsKB.com said:
A friend of mine owns a laptop, and when he clicks on start / all programs,
nothing happens. Can anyone help me with this problem ?
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Start Menu - 'All Programs' is empty or nothing happens when you click the
menu:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/allprograms.htm
When you click Programs menu in the Start Menu, it may show as (Empty)
Nothing happens when you click All Programs in Start Menu
Not all the shortcuts are displayed
 
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