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I'm having an issue with the "Open"/"Open All
Users", "Explore"/"Explore All Users" context menu
options (right click menu) for shortcut folders (such
as "Accessories") under the "All Programs" list on
the "Start Menu" in Windows XP Home Edition.
Performing this action is supposed to open a My
Computer/Windows Explorer window browsing the selected
start menu folder. Normally, double clicking a start menu
folder will also "Open" a My Computer window browsing the
selected start menu folder. I use these features often
when editing and customizing start menu shortcuts and
folders. Currently, these actions don't function and
simply close the context menu/Start Menu without bringing
up a My Computer/Windows Explorer window.
If I right click the "Start" button directly and select
the corresponding options ("Open"/"Open All
Users", "Explore"/"Explore All Users") a My
Computer/Windows Explorer window is brought up as
expected browsing "C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Start
Menu" and "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start
Menu" respectively.
Is this a registry/virus issue? How do I fix this? Do I
need to reinstall the OS to resolve this annoying
problem? I've performed a full virus system scan with
virus definitions to date, and have had the Windows
network connection firewall enabled prior to the initial
internet connection. The computer is 1 day old!!!
Users", "Explore"/"Explore All Users" context menu
options (right click menu) for shortcut folders (such
as "Accessories") under the "All Programs" list on
the "Start Menu" in Windows XP Home Edition.
Performing this action is supposed to open a My
Computer/Windows Explorer window browsing the selected
start menu folder. Normally, double clicking a start menu
folder will also "Open" a My Computer window browsing the
selected start menu folder. I use these features often
when editing and customizing start menu shortcuts and
folders. Currently, these actions don't function and
simply close the context menu/Start Menu without bringing
up a My Computer/Windows Explorer window.
If I right click the "Start" button directly and select
the corresponding options ("Open"/"Open All
Users", "Explore"/"Explore All Users") a My
Computer/Windows Explorer window is brought up as
expected browsing "C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Start
Menu" and "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start
Menu" respectively.
Is this a registry/virus issue? How do I fix this? Do I
need to reinstall the OS to resolve this annoying
problem? I've performed a full virus system scan with
virus definitions to date, and have had the Windows
network connection firewall enabled prior to the initial
internet connection. The computer is 1 day old!!!