Office error

[tom]

i have microsoft xp on my computer at home an recently
whenever i have tried to use any microsoft office software
when i try to open a menu it appears seethrough and empty.
this then effect my start menu in xp. I have ran numerous
scans, defragmented my computer, downloaded patches from
microsoft.com, ran virus scans but i cannot find the
source of the error. The only thing that is unusual is
every now and again my web cache has items listed when i
havent accessed the internet. I downloaded some scan and
ad ware and unplugged my computer from the net but this
hasnt solved that problem. My last ditch effort was to
remove office from my computer entirely and reload it on,
but this hasnt worked either. the same problem keeps
arrising. before i have to restart my computer from a
previous date does anyone have any suggestions on how this
could be fixed. all ideas welcome

 

[Mary Sauer]

What is the error? What version Office? Have you tried detect and repair under help?

 

[tom]

the error is my drop down menus are empty and once i try opening one in an office application it effects my start up bar in windows; the menu is empty. the mnu is seethrough also. it is office 2000 and im using windows xp. no i havent used detect and repair under help. is that in office? where would i find that.

----- Mary Sauer wrote: ----

What is the error? What version Office? Have you tried detect and repair under help

 

[Mary Sauer]

Detect and Repair is in all Office applications under the Help on the menu.
Office 2000 has issued Service Packs (there are 3) which may solve some of your
problems.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/search.aspx?displaylang=en

Empty your temporary cache, in IE, tools, Internet Options, delete files.

Update your video driver, go to the manufacturer's web site and look around for a
newer driver.
--
Mary Sauer MS MVP
http://office.microsoft.com/
http://www.mvps.org/msauer/
news://msnews.microsoft.com

the error is my drop down menus are empty and once i try opening one in an office

application it effects my start up bar in windows; the menu is empty. the mnu is
seethrough also. it is office 2000 and im using windows xp. no i havent used detect
and repair under help. is that in office? where would i find that.

 

[Guest]

How can he use detect and repair on the tool menu if all
of the options on his toolbars are greyed out?

 

[joust in jest]

Control Panel
Add/Remove Software
Select "Microsoft Office"
Click the button that says "Change"
Put a Check in the box that says "Repair"
Follow the instructions

Have your Office CD ready

steve

 

[Alf]

Is it possible to choose the same colour for Menu text and for Menu
background in Windows Desktop properties ?