PS Applications prior to 9.1 release, that the horizontal menu is disabled by design and the left hand menu is preferred. Please see the below KM document
E-PORTAL: PeopleTools 8.50 - Left Hand And Horizontal Floating Menu Supportability In Pre & Post 9.1 Applications. (Doc ID 1110623.1)
To enable Drop down menu, navigate to:
1. Main Menu PeopleTools > Portal > General Settings
2. Reconfigure the following: Update the Navigation Type from "Left" to "Drop-down"
3. Save the General Settings page.
4. Click Home link or Sign out
5. Sign in and check the navigation type
E-PORTAL: PeopleTools 8.50 - Left Hand And Horizontal Floating Menu Supportability In Pre & Post 9.1 Applications. (Doc ID 1110623.1)
To enable Drop down menu, navigate to:
1. Main Menu PeopleTools > Portal > General Settings
2. Reconfigure the following: Update the Navigation Type from "Left" to "Drop-down"
3. Save the General Settings page.
4. Click Home link or Sign out
5. Sign in and check the navigation type