How to Repair Hijack.Startmenu in XP

The Hijack.Startmenu error is a positive which can display when using virus scanner and other types of anti-malware programs on your Windows XP computer. This is caused by improper configuration settings on your computer's Desktop, which have been changed through malware on the system. Obviate this concern from arising again by modifying your display settings back to the desired value on your Windows XP computer.

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Instructions

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  Right click "Start" and click "Properties."
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  Click "Customize."
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  Click the "Advanced" tab.
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  Check or uncheck the items you wish to display or hide.

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