File Menu in IE6 disappeared

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Ian G. Walker

I've got some most peculiar behaviour!!! The file menu (near edit) in IE6
(latest version and everything) disappeared. I've got a hunch about being
the work of some Trojan since I've recently found some running around on my
PC :) The system is supposed to be clean - virus scan, spyware scan etc. -
but the file menu is still kaput :( Any suggestions please?

I've got Athlon XP with WinxP sp2. 256 MB Ram

If more info is needed I'll tell. just ask what you want to know if it helps
to solve my problem. I've got no idea what to do next. tried IEFix even
though my situation is not described in its abilities, but nevertheless
tried unsuccessfully.

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Thanks & Regards,
Ian G. Walker
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By the way, I've just discovered that even in explorer windows, such as of
folders, the file menu is missing :'(
 
Hi Ian :-)

Some types of malware, spyware or hijackers take a bit more to get rid of
them. Try the following and see if it helps:

Download and install the following:

CWShredder here

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3019.html



also...



Visit these two sites to test for parasites and help with basic cleaning:

On-Line Check

http://aumha.org/a/noads.htm

and

Quick-Fix Protocol.
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.php

Basically, throw everything here at your "infection".


then do the following:


Download HiJackThis



How to download and install HiJackThis:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topict309.html



Please DO NOT post your log to this newsgroup, but to the HiJackThis Support
Forums below:
http://www.hijackthis.de/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=10&guestlanguageid=4
the Aumha HiJackThis Forum
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30

or Bleeping Computer Forum

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22.html

to allow the experts there to evaluate your log and advise you of any
necessary steps to clean your system.

(Note: You will have to Register before posting on these Forums. Please
follow all posting instructions carefully to avoid having your log deleted
or ignored.


Hope this helps

Jan :)
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

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Open Regedit and go here:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\
Remove "NoFileMenu" or change the value from 1 to 0

....Alan
 
I'll try. thanks for the help! although I've gone through all the process
you told me, nothing still happened. my system is spic and span! strangely
enough, this is a time where I wish it isn't!! lol

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Thanks & Regards,
Ian G. Walker
---------------------------------------------------
Challenge is a dragon with a gift in its mouth...
Tame the dragon and the gift is yours.

- Noela Evans
------------------------------------------
Jan Il said:
Hi Ian :-)

Some types of malware, spyware or hijackers take a bit more to get rid of
them. Try the following and see if it helps:

Download and install the following:

CWShredder here

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3019.html



also...



Visit these two sites to test for parasites and help with basic cleaning:

On-Line Check

http://aumha.org/a/noads.htm

and

Quick-Fix Protocol.
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.php

Basically, throw everything here at your "infection".


then do the following:


Download HiJackThis



How to download and install HiJackThis:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topict309.html



Please DO NOT post your log to this newsgroup, but to the HiJackThis
Support Forums below:
http://www.hijackthis.de/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=10&guestlanguageid=4
the Aumha HiJackThis Forum
http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30

or Bleeping Computer Forum

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22.html

to allow the experts there to evaluate your log and advise you of any
necessary steps to clean your system.

(Note: You will have to Register before posting on these Forums. Please
follow all posting instructions carefully to avoid having your log deleted
or ignored.


Hope this helps

Jan :)
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
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That was nifty!! All is well and good :) I've learned about new software and
something more about the where abouts of the registry! Thanks to all who
thought about my problem and helped in any way :)
--

Thanks & Regards,
Ian G. Walker
---------------------------------------------------
Challenge is a dragon with a gift in its mouth...
Tame the dragon and the gift is yours.

- Noela Evans
------------------------------------------
 
Hi Ian :-)

That was nifty!! All is well and good :) I've learned about new software
and something more about the where abouts of the registry! Thanks to all
who thought about my problem and helped in any way :)
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You're very welcome! Glad to hear you were able to resolve your problem.

Thank you for posting back and letting us know what worked for you, and for
the benefit of other readers who might have a similar problem. :-)

Jan :)
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.
 
to be precise, I had to remove the value not change it. I had changed it
from 1 to zero but nothing happened. I then made a backup, and removed it.
rebooted etc. :)

--

Thanks & Regards,
Ian G. Walker
---------------------------------------------------
Challenge is a dragon with a gift in its mouth...
Tame the dragon and the gift is yours.

- Noela Evans
------------------------------------------
 
Hi Ian :-)
to be precise, I had to remove the value not change it. I had changed it
from 1 to zero but nothing happened. I then made a backup, and removed it.
rebooted etc. :)
Click to expand...

Thank you for your time to further clarify your steps to fully resolving the
problem, and for other readers who might also have a similar problem. It is
very much appreciated. :-)

Jan :)
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.
 
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