trevormotb
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I was installing some games and updating a bunch of software (Java, Itunes, etc.) when I had to restart my computer to finish updating some unrecalled software program. When I restarted, I saw that I no longer had my taskbar or start menu onscreen!
I tried some of the more obvious explanations, such as making sure my screen image was fitting completely on the monitor (it was and is) and using the keyboard command to bring up the taskbar and start menu (did not work). I even tried going into the control panel to edit my taskbar and start menu but either this did not work or this feature is no longer accessible. The odd thing is that my partner's account still has a taskbar and start menu. Part of me is wondering if this was a power surge or something unpredictable.
I've been afraid to try windows repair because I'm not sure how this will affect other installed programs. This is the second time this has happened (I reformatted my hard drive at the beginning of the month but at that time, my email and internet explorer were not able to open. I noticed the problem after one of my games (Civilization IV) appeard to crash.This time, the only thing not working is my taskbar and start menu and I am unclear of what may have caused it.
Any ideas are appreciated!
Trevor
I tried some of the more obvious explanations, such as making sure my screen image was fitting completely on the monitor (it was and is) and using the keyboard command to bring up the taskbar and start menu (did not work). I even tried going into the control panel to edit my taskbar and start menu but either this did not work or this feature is no longer accessible. The odd thing is that my partner's account still has a taskbar and start menu. Part of me is wondering if this was a power surge or something unpredictable.
I've been afraid to try windows repair because I'm not sure how this will affect other installed programs. This is the second time this has happened (I reformatted my hard drive at the beginning of the month but at that time, my email and internet explorer were not able to open. I noticed the problem after one of my games (Civilization IV) appeard to crash.This time, the only thing not working is my taskbar and start menu and I am unclear of what may have caused it.
Any ideas are appreciated!
Trevor