John,
Use the WinKey + R key sequence. If you get the following error:
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Restrictions
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This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this
computer. Please contact your system administrator.
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OK
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Open Regedit.exe and navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer
and
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer
Delete the "NoRun" value in the right-pane.
Close Regedit.exe and logoff.
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Regards,
Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com
Using IE 6 and WinXP Pro. The Run button on the start menu has disappeared.
How do I get it back?