Start button not working

[tavi]

HI! I have a problem with the start button on my NT 4.0 workstation. Nothing happens when i click on it ...it just moves in, the menu system does not open. This happened after i installed outlook 98. Is there a way to fix this without reinstalling?

 

[seabhreach]

Can you right click on the start button?

 

[tavi]

when i right click the menu pops up, but the options are grayed out.

 

[SRG]

I would suggest you service pack the machine. See if this solves your problems.

 

[tavi]

it already has service pack 4. and it's happened to 2 machines. i'd like to find a way to fix this rather than starting all over. thanks for your help.

 

[mckarl]

i have to go with SRG's method in this one tavi. service packs help 99% of problems with NT when new software is added. From modems to soundcards, and all types of wierd happenings in NT.<br>
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You are suggested to re-apply the patches not just let them be installed once. <br>
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Try RE-installing it... Mail me of the result.... <br>
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Karl.<br>
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mc_karl@yahoo.com<br>

 

[Zelandakh]

Have you tried killing Explorer (three fingered shuffle and END TASK on explorer). Once it stops responding, explorer reinitialises and it is essentially a warm boot without booting. See if that cures it temporarily.<br>
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Also try safe mode and see if it works. This would probably suggest a version conflict with some software installed. <br>
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Technet typically has little help on offer for this...