98 Start/Programs not opening the programs

dadiOH wrote:

Try going to Start}Programs and pick a program shortcut. Right click it
to get the context menu. Select "Open". Does the program open? Sure
should.

So what does it mean if it does open? Well, it means that Windows will
read and act on the path contained in the *lnk file (shortcut)...that
the mechanism for doing so isn't broken. We pretty much already knew
that since the same link works from C:\WINDOWS\Start Menu\Programs and
your desktop; consequently, the only thing I can think of is that it
isn't picking up your left clicks. Why? No idea since it seems to
elsewhere. Are you 100% sure it is only those particular shortcuts that
don't function? Might try a different mouse and/or check mouse
properties in Control Panel. Especially the double click speed.

Sorry to be so nebulous, just brainstormiing, best I can do.

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lamajama wrote:
I just installed a clean W98 on an old system. All the programs loaded are
available through the desktop icons but nothing will open through the
start/programs menu - regardless if I have installed a new program myself. Eg
Start/Programs/Accessories will expand but not open any programs.

Help!!?!!!

Your start up folder by ging to start/run/msconfig/startup and then
select the program to start when booted.

bw