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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows XP => Topic started by: Jerry Pownall on September 11, 2004, 05:13:57 AM
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When I click START > PROGRAMS, I used to have 30 to 40 folders and programs listed; now I only have 8. All the programs are still available, I just have create shortcuts for my desktop, or go to Program Files and select the appropriate .exe file.
Also, I've noticed that when I go to the Control Panel and click on Administrative Tools, the Administrative Tools window pops up, but it is empty. I think the two problems are related.
HELP!
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Scan for viruses, trojans and Spyware.
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Raptor, Thanks for the reply about my Programs list problem. I did have some virus/worm problems, but they have all been resolved. How do I get the program list back?
Jerry
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What operating system does this concern?
What kind of viruses were you infected with?
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I have XP Pro. I had several viruses and worms. Korgo was the main one.
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You may be able to repair your Windows XP by using the Window XP Pro CD as a bootdisk.
I donot know how else you would be able to replace the files.
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The OS and computer work fine. The symptoms described in my original post seem to be the only problems.
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You will most likely not get your Start Folders back. They were created by the programs and are not native to Windows.
As for your Administrator functions, I donot see these in Xp Home. So I cannot quite help you with that.
But are you certain they have not been empty before?
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No, they have not always been empty. I can still get to the tools, I just have to right click on My Computer, and all the functions are still available.
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if I were you I'd take a look at the repair option on your Windows XP Pro CD. Use it as a bootdisk by setting the CD-ROM as your first boot device in the BIOS.