Start Menu and wi fi problem after patch

After I installed yesterday's large patch and the WiFi update, I lost access
to the Start Menu links and my wireless connection no longer works. WHen I
click on the Windows Start key, none of the links work. Since I can't access
Control Panel, I can't restore. My wireless connection does not find my
network either. ANyone else having this problem? Can I restore without
accessing Control panel through the start key?

Thanks,

Linda

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Linda wrote:
> After I installed yesterday's large patch and the WiFi update, I lost
> access
> to the Start Menu links and my wireless connection no longer works. WHen I
> click on the Windows Start key, none of the links work. Since I can't
> access
> Control Panel, I can't restore. My wireless connection does not find my
> network either. ANyone else having this problem? Can I restore without
> accessing Control panel through the start key?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Linda

I apologize for not including this the first time. I am running Vista Home
Premium.

Linda

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> Always state your Windows version when posting to a MS newsgroup, please.
> ==============================
> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527
>
> Support for Windows Update:
> http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
>
> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY in
> the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
> subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with
> security updates. When you call, clearly state that your problem is related
> to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g., KB123456).
>
> If your problem relates to a Cumulative Security Update for IE, call the
> above number and ask to be transferred to the Consumer IE7 queue (which is
> 47830).
>
> For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary
> for security update support issues, visit the International Support Web
> site: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx
>
> For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available through
> your usual support contacts.
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
> AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.net
>
> Linda wrote:
> > After I installed yesterday's large patch and the WiFi update, I lost
> > access
> > to the Start Menu links and my wireless connection no longer works. WHen I
> > click on the Windows Start key, none of the links work. Since I can't
> > access
> > Control Panel, I can't restore. My wireless connection does not find my
> > network either. ANyone else having this problem? Can I restore without
> > accessing Control panel through the start key?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Linda
>
>

Open a free support incident, Linda.

Linda wrote:
> I apologize for not including this the first time. I am running Vista Home
> Premium.
>
> Linda
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Always state your Windows version when posting to a MS newsgroup, please.
>> ==============================
>> Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
>> https://support.microsoft.com/oas/de...spx?gprid=6527
>>
>> Support for Windows Update:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/gp/wusupport
>>
>> For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY
>> in
>> the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft
>> subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated
>> with
>> security updates. When you call, clearly state that your problem is
>> related to a Security Update and cite the update's KB number (e.g.,
>> KB123456).
>>
>> If your problem relates to a Cumulative Security Update for IE, call the
>> above number and ask to be transferred to the Consumer IE7 queue (which
>> is
>> 47830).
>>
>> For more information about how to contact your local Microsoft subsidiary
>> for security update support issues, visit the International Support Web
>> site: http://support.microsoft.com/common/international.aspx
>>
>> For enterprise customers, support for security updates is available
>> through
>> your usual support contacts.
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-Windows (IE, OE, Security, Shell/User)
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin; DTS-L.net
>>
>> Linda wrote:
>>> After I installed yesterday's large patch and the WiFi update, I lost
>>> access
>>> to the Start Menu links and my wireless connection no longer works. WHen
>>> I
>>> click on the Windows Start key, none of the links work. Since I can't
>>> access
>>> Control Panel, I can't restore. My wireless connection does not find my
>>> network either. ANyone else having this problem? Can I restore without
>>> accessing Control panel through the start key?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Linda