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Windows ME right-click disabled

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by hoochdaddie

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Using a new Dell machine pre-loaded with Windows ME.

After going to start-programs, right-click is disabled.

I can go to the "taskbar and start menu..." option under "settings" in the start menu and choose "display shortcut menu on right click" under the advanced tab, reboot, and it won't work. I've unchecked it - rebooted - checked it - rebooted... changing it doesn't actually work.

Any Ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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by hoochdaddie

After doing that I could right-click on the "start" button, but still couldn't right click on any of the programs within the start button list... any other ideas??

thanks

by ankit0

windowsMe dose not support right click on start menu if you have to go to explorer or you have to press windows+e key

by hoochdaddie

On other machines with windows ME loaded it is possible to right click on the programs option after you click on start. for some reason I cannot get mine to be enabled again.

by adza

I know this might be a frustratin answer but it might be the easiest way in the long run. When you got the pc did you get a emergency recovery CD?? or do you have warranty or back-up support?? IS so run the recovery CD over the computer and that should fix the problem. If its a dell it should have a recovery CD, if not you should be able to safely run WinME over the top of the the existing version. Another option to try might be the recovery option that comes with winme, this is in the Start- programs - accessories - system tools?? (i tryin to remember as i'm using a NT machine) Its around there somewhere anywhere!! Through the recovery option you should be able restore the pc to new condition through there!!! Anywho if you have any other questions feel free to email me!!

by dark force

Try installing Internut Expoder's (Internet Explorer's) Active Desktop function. This will allow you to right click on your start menu items even in NT. It also gives you that quick launch area on the taskbar.

Good Luck,
JR

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