Start button missing icon, menu appears behind programs

[rock99rock]

Greetings!

I shot a quick video of the issue:



When we switch themes, the orb reappears but functionality does not return to normal, then the orb will disappear again and be replaced with "Start" written in text. No odd group policies are enabled (not that I am aware of), the default theme is aero, the machine is completely up to date. Rebooting temporarily fixes the issue, but returns shortly thereafter to no rhyme or reason. I am grateful for any suggestions.

Thanks!
Rock

 

[manhunter2826]

Which theme is that? Any problems with the default theme? What of a system restore, esp. if this is a recent problem.

 

[rock99rock]

Thank you for your response. Aero (glass) is the default theme in Windows 7 if I'm not mistaken (for computers that can support it). I thought about system restore, but apparently this has been going on for about a month, and the user just told me about it. Restore, is not entirely out of the question, but needs to be avoided if possible.

 

[derekimo]

This might be worth a try to see if it can find and fix any corrupt files,
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html

 

[manhunter2826]

Your start button looks different from mine -- and mine is the default.

 

[manhunter2826]

I'd be inclined first to remove any add-ons, switch to the default Windows theme and click on Use Default Settings under the Start Menu tab (Taskbar Properties).

 

[Jacee]

Your video is causing an error ... why do I see Windows Key Keygen crack listed?

 

[rock99rock]

Your start button looks different from mine -- and mine is the default.

Correct, that is why the title of this thread states "Start button missing icon" Mine looks the way it does WITH the default theme loaded.

 

[rock99rock]

Your video is causing an error ... why do I see Windows Key Keygen crack listed?

That is bizarre, all i see is my youtube video. You might need to check the legitimacy of your OS...

 

[manhunter2826]

Your start button looks different from mine -- and mine is the default.

Correct, that is why the title of this thread states "Start button missing icon" Mine looks the way it does WITH the default theme loaded.

Fair enough.

 

[derekimo]

Your video is causing an error ... why do I see Windows Key Keygen crack listed?

I'm not seeing that Jacee, Weird though.

Your start button looks different from mine -- and mine is the default.

Correct, that is why the title of this thread states "Start button missing icon" Mine looks the way it does WITH the default theme loaded.

Have you tried the sfc /scannow I posted above?

 

[rock99rock]

Your video is causing an error ... why do I see Windows Key Keygen crack listed?

I'm not seeing that Jacee, Weird though.

Your start button looks different from mine -- and mine is the default.

Correct, that is why the title of this thread states "Start button missing icon" Mine looks the way it does WITH the default theme loaded.

Have you tried the sfc /scannow I posted above?

Just completed. There were some files that were moved around, and I am rebooting now. I will see if the issue returns, thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Jacee]

Your video is causing an error ... why do I see Windows Key Keygen crack listed?

That is bizarre, all i see is my youtube video. You might need to check the legitimacy of your OS...

It's quite legit!

 

[rock99rock]

Your video is causing an error ... why do I see Windows Key Keygen crack listed?

That is bizarre, all i see is my youtube video. You might need to check the legitimacy of your OS...

It's quite legit!

If that is the case then, you might wanna check your hosts file, or your local DNS. All it is a an embedded youtube video.

 

[Jacee]

Mine are all okay ... I'm using IE 8 and it just looked wierd to see a line up of other videos on yours

 

[rock99rock]

Your video is causing an error ... why do I see Windows Key Keygen crack listed?

I'm not seeing that Jacee, Weird though.

Your start button looks different from mine -- and mine is the default.

Correct, that is why the title of this thread states "Start button missing icon" Mine looks the way it does WITH the default theme loaded.

Have you tried the sfc /scannow I posted above?

sfc /scannow did not fix the issue, it returned somewhat. The icon is still missing, but the menu is appearing on top now.

 

[derekimo]

You may have to run it more than once if there are too many to fix at once.

If you've done this already and the scan results come back with "did not find any integrity violations", then you may want to try a http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html?ltr=R ,

you wont lose anything but as with any repair task, you should back up all your data should something go awry.