Near the top of IE, right-clip an empty spot below the Address Bar. A menu
should pop up whose first item is "Menu Bar". Maybe checking something will
solve your problem. Phil

"JCom" <JCom@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> I am using IE 7, and Windows XP Home Edition, and my IE toolbar is
> missing.
>
> I also cannot download a fix or an upgrade. When I attempt to download all
> that happens is the screen blinks and then displays the thank you for
> downloading screen. Nothing has been downloaded.
>
> I have attempted to perform the Microsoft suggested registry fix, but when
> I
> get to the point where I am to delete the value for the taskbar, there is
> no
> line item for taskbar value.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> John