I only have a classic start menu selection in Windows XP

Windows XP Home Edition. I had problems with ip address on comp. Paid to get
it fixed. My start menu was changed to classic when they cross looped into
computer. I cannot get them to contact me back. It's been weeks.

When I select the 'properties' on my start menu, it no longer gives me the
option to select "Start menu". It only shows the "Classic Menu" selection.
It is selected and I cannot de-select it. I really do miss my "New Start
Menu". I cannot restore or I might lose my ip address corrections. Can
anyone Help?????

XP Start Menu choice option missing in Start Menu properties

Go to Start => Run and type in "regedit" {without the quotes}

Navigate to:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies
\Explorer

In the right-hand pane, right-click on NoSimpleStartMenu and Modify
its Value to decimal 0 [dword:00000000]

Logoff and logon again (or restart) for the changes to take effect.


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Kelly's Korner
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
(scroll down to line 271 - Left - Stuck in Classic View? Undo Now)

Missing XP style Start menu option in the Taskbar properties:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/NoSimpleStartMenu.htm

Thanks to all of you! This is by far the best site out there. None of the
other sites could even answer me. The NoSimpleSmartMenu was not there, but i
went to the Kelly's Corner website you recommended. It had the exact
download I needed to fix it. You all are wonderful!!!! I have my Start Menu
back! God Bless You All!!!!!!

[mzudemkay]

I'm having the same problem as posted above. i tried the msconfig solution but couldn't find NoSimpleStartMenu. I then downloaded the undo .reg file from kelly's corner but I'm having difficulties executing it. After saving it to my desktop as noted, proceeded to double-click the file. It automatically opens with notepad. How can I solve this problem and execute the commands?

[tomshelley]

1. Start -> Run -> RegEdit
2. Place selection focus to the very top of the tree view on the left.
3. Click File -> Import
4. Select and Import the REG file you downloaded to resolve the problem.
5. You should be prompted with a message indicating success

If you cannot open RegEdit or message indicates something other than success; there is a chance you do not have the required privileges to make the changes. You would then either be stuck with Classic view or be forced to deal with your IT department or Help Desk; good luck.

[baymace]

I tried the suggestions given here, but I still can't get it to work. Can someone explain what "2.Place selection focus to the very top of the tree view on the left." means exactly? I downloaded the file and imported it, but I don't think I imported it into the correct area.

BTW: My computer is a home PC.