thanks. i have a back up image. ill have to use that. and ive been using system mechanic as both a registry cleaner and anti virus. it has a system shield app which works well.
I recently did a system cleanse using my anti virus software. i used it primarily to remove unneeded start up programs. in starting it up, my start menu has lost all programs, including folders like Accessories and Paint, Calculator, also my desktop was removed of all Shortcuts. to open a...