Windows start does not show all programs?

Question

I have XP PRO. when i click on start everything comes up except ALL PROGRAMS

any one here can help me please.

sal

Answer 1

Are you using the Classic Start Menu? or the Start Menu setting for the Start Menu?

Right click on Start Menu -> Properties

Select the type you want.. Click Customize.. and make sure what you want shown is checked.

Answer 2

Your system has been hijacked by a rouge virus. They are a pain to get rid of properly. You probably don't have access of your tools like cmd prompt,, task manager, msconfig, and other basic tools to clean your system.

Answer 3

open Regedit and go to

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\W...

make sure the "NoStartMenuMorePrograms" is "dword:00000001"