claire56 Veteran 426 Posts user info edit post |
Hi, I'm fairly illiterate when it comes to computers. I tried to turn my computer on this morning and I couldnt do the following I tried to access something by clicking on start window, it opens but then when i click on programs it wont open. I've tried to restart the computer but the same thing happened again. What should I do, Any help is appreciated. Thanks 7/24/2006 11:47:50 AM |
Wraith All American 27257 Posts user info edit post |
Have you done a virus scan recently?
Have you downloaded/installed any programs recently?
If all else fails, you could try doing a system restore. 7/24/2006 11:53:33 AM |
jbtilley All American 12797 Posts user info edit post |
Are you running the XP themed visuals? Try changing to the Classic Start Menu and see if the Programs folder appears. 7/24/2006 12:06:41 PM |
claire56 Veteran 426 Posts user info edit post |
how can i do a system restore with being able to get to it through the start menu? I've already tried changin to classic style
[Edited on July 24, 2006 at 12:07 PM. Reason : ] 7/24/2006 12:06:52 PM |
agentlion All American 13936 Posts user info edit post |
can use use the Windows key on your keyboard, then the arrow keys to navigate? 7/24/2006 12:07:56 PM |
jbtilley All American 12797 Posts user info edit post |
If the Start menu wont come up you can run any program by bringing up the task manager (Ctrl+Alt+Del or right clicking on the task bar and selecting it). File -> New task/run.
Maybe this link will help:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/allprograms.htm
[Edited on July 24, 2006 at 12:14 PM. Reason : -] 7/24/2006 12:11:07 PM |