Hi ek,
Try the "Restore Desktop Icons and Taskbar" fix available from here:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
(Line 195, right-hand column)
Regards,
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Patti MacLeod
Microsoft MVP - Windows Shell/User
"ek" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I used WindowsXP Home edition. I can't figure out why my
> desktop can't be loaded after the Windows started. I can
> only run programs form "Task Manager" within the blank
> green windows logo screen.
> So frastrated. Can anybody help please?