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Using Windows XP Home, I cannot access any items on the right hand side of the start menu. I keep getting message that IE is shutting down. Don't have IE

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rrlamain
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Used to use Internet Explorer but removed it. Now cannot use my start menu to access folders nor can I access my Recycling bin, etc. bold text

Used to use Internet Explorer but removed it. Now cannot use my start menu to access folders nor can I access my Recycling bin, etc. '''bold text'''

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cor-el
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You shouldn't uninstall IE on Windows XP as it is an important part of the OS and you may have removed essential system files.
You should reinstall IE and accept its presence (you can disable the IE shortcut instead).

rrlamain
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I will reinstall IE and see whether or not it solves my problem

rrlamain
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Reinstalling IE did not solve the problem, still cannot access folders like My Computer, My Documents, My Music, etc. through the start menu. What else can I try?