I've just installed IE 7 and i can't use the "Manage Add-ons" option from the tools menu bar, why?!

Question

I can access "Manage Add-ons" through
=>Internet Options
=>Programs (tab)
=>Manage Add-ons

But, when i am on the Manage Add-ons window, it says that i have a few things enabled (i.e. Adobe Reader/Shockwave, etc), while IE is saying that i have add-ons disabled. This has been really frustrating. I've also reinstalled IE but nothing seems to work. Also in the Start Menu bar, right next to the IE icon has a text saying "No Add-ons" and when i do open up IE, there is a message saying "Internet Explorer is currently running with add-ons disabled" located under the tabs (under the menu bar). can someone help me out please? thanks in advance =)

ok, i forgot to mention that i do have the menu bar. and yes, under "Tools" in the menu bar, i can't access the "Manage Add-ons". But, like i said, i can access it through
=>Tools
=>Options, etc. (see above)

Answer 1

Windows Internet Explorer 7 Toolbar: = http://www.microsoft.com/windows/using/community/ie/default.mspx

Answer 2

Do you see your tools menu on the top of your browser? If not Right click a empty part of the browser and click the menu. You should now see the tools menu, Click manage addons from there!