Failure of Quick Launch- All shortcuts, start menu

[Star]

Hello to Group,
Maybe someone from this group will respond- this however has not been my
past experience.

My puter does not seem to be aware that there's a problem. I don't receive
any errors, and the Event Mgr. doesn't show errors w/the machine.

I suspected something wrong w/W-Explorer, however doesn't seem to be true.
I am able to launch applications, but I have to go directly to the
executable. I have found that System Restore will fix the problem, but
lasts only for a few days and I must do another restore. Originally, I
fixed the problem by a System Restore, I had created one on 10-15 after
doing backups, etc... The problem has resurfaced and again this *AM did a
restore, back only 3 days to the LAST Restore point* and the puter is okay
again!!

The puter apparently doesn't finish the bootup. Quick Launch does not
appear on Task bar, Start Button/Menu are *dead*, rt. click properties, *no
target listed, says, "invalid shortcut* and the icons are all system icons,
non-association.

Restarting will fix, however I have found that the puter works well in all
other respects, I can get my Internet access, go to C:\Programs\OE and
launch the program, all is well, no problems during use of applications.

I have done the same w/many other programs and I don't have problems even
though I have this terrible shortcut/launcher problem that Windows doesn't
appear to even see!! I have grown weary of restarting!!

I have used System Restore which will fix.
I have Run the SFC start\run sfc/scannow
I have re-installed/overinstalled the SP2 in hopes of fixing

If... someone can offer help to a solution, would be most appreciated.

Thank you,

Star

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE]

Hello to Group,
Maybe someone from this group will respond- this however has not been
my past experience.

My puter does not seem to be aware that there's a problem. I don't
receive any errors, and the Event Mgr. doesn't show errors w/the
machine.
I suspected something wrong w/W-Explorer, however doesn't seem to be
true. I am able to launch applications, but I have to go directly to
the executable. I have found that System Restore will fix the
problem, but lasts only for a few days and I must do another restore.
Originally, I fixed the problem by a System Restore, I had created
one on 10-15 after doing backups, etc... The problem has resurfaced
and again this *AM did a restore, back only 3 days to the LAST
Restore point* and the puter is okay again!!

The puter apparently doesn't finish the bootup. Quick Launch does not
appear on Task bar, Start Button/Menu are *dead*, rt. click
properties, *no target listed, says, "invalid shortcut* and the icons
are all system icons, non-association.

Restarting will fix, however I have found that the puter works well
in all other respects, I can get my Internet access, go to
C:\Programs\OE and launch the program, all is well, no problems
during use of applications.
I have done the same w/many other programs and I don't have problems
even though I have this terrible shortcut/launcher problem that
Windows doesn't appear to even see!! I have grown weary of
restarting!!
I have used System Restore which will fix.
I have Run the SFC start\run sfc/scannow
I have re-installed/overinstalled the SP2 in hopes of fixing

If... someone can offer help to a solution, would be most appreciated.

Thank you,

Star

First eliminate any spyware.
What You Should Know About Spyware
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/devioussoftware.mspx

CAUTION!!!!! Removing some spyware can damage the Winsock stack and you may
not be able to connect to the Internet. Before you try to remove spyware,
download a copy of LSP-Fix - a free program to repair damaged Winsock 2
stacks AFTER you remove the software (all Windows versions)
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
Winsockfix for W95, W98, ME, NT, 2000, XP
http://www.tacktech.com/pub/winsockfix/WinsockFix.zip
Directions here: http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=257
WinXP:
Get WinSockxpFix
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
How to Reset Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/299357
In WinXP SP2: You can fix Winsock by going to Start | Run and typing
CMD
In the command window type
netsh winsock reset

See
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/tshoot.htm
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com

--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE
Please respond in Newsgroup only. Do not send email
http://www.fjsmjs.com
Protect your PC
http://www.microsoft.com./athome/security/protect/default.aspx
http://defendingyourmachine.blogspot.com/

 

[Star]

Hello Frank,
I can say, "I'm *100% certain* that the machine has *no malware* s/w.

IE is locked down tight and is only used to go to 4 trusted sites on the
Internet.
SP-2, all criticals, including the (9) most recent update releases.
The machine is running Pc-cillin 2005 & Trend Mico Anti Spyware & are
updated daily.
Spyware Blaster
I also have Adaware-se and Spybot.
I have done extensive scans w/software installed and online at Trend Mico.
NO viruses or malware detected.
All of Microsofts malicious s/w tools run clean too.
The only cookies I allow on the machine is for W-UD, Trend Micro &
Dslextreme, my ISP.
This puter is invisible on the Internet, all ports, it's 100% stealth.

Since I'm more than *100% sure*, I'm *positive* that this machine is not
affected by malware or a virus,
can you offer me any other ideas on the problem I presented ??

Thank you kindly,

Star

 

[Star]

I was able to fix my Quick Launch toolbar... using a downloadable toolbar
named *Taskbar Repair Tool Plus*; this tool will fix almost any Taskbar,
System Tray, Quick Launch Toolbar, will also fix and repair the Task Mgr.

This tool is available at
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
created by Doug Knott, MVP, BRAVO!!!!

For some repairs a licensed version is required, costing $5.00.
This tool, my opinion... is a *MUST HAVE*, it gives the user full control
over features not even available in Tweak-UI Powertoy.

Star