something wrong anyway .afaik there is no setting in xp to turn off the all programs. do you see text "all programs" or is it actually missing .....sounds like your machine either has a virus or just needs a tuneup - it's possible it has just "lost" the information in the menu . download the 30 day trial of tuneup utilities and run the registry cleanup, registry defrag, startup control and finally have a look at the system control section - in there there is a section on the start menu and it may help
BACKUP YOUR SYSTEM FIRST
if you post a screenshot it would be easier to diagnose
edit : stay AWAY from the memory optimizer in tune up is my advice |