Greetings
Unfortunately, none of use have any idea way this is happening. Here are a
few suggestions on how you can try and fix it.
There is a very good chance this is being caused by a virus.
Reboot Windows XP into Safe Mode
--How to start Windows XP in Safe mode--
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...01060608000039
1) Goto Start>>Run>>Type "regedit"
2) Navigate to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run and delete
"Explorer %SYSTEM%\Explorer.exe"
3) Reboot your PC as normal.
If that doesnt work...
Reboot Windows XP into Safe Mode
--How to start Windows XP in Safe mode--
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...01060608000039
1) Open My Computer and navigate to C:\Windows\System32. Search in the
System32 directory for "explore.exe" or "explorer.exe" If the file exists
delete it.
2) Goto
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ and scan your either system for
virus.
3) Reboot your PC.
NOTE: Do NOT delete "explorer.exe" from your C:\Windows directory!
You may try the following if you don't boot into Safe Mode.
1) Press CTRL+SHIFT+ESC
2) Goto the Applications Tab
3) Click New Task...
4) Type "C:\Windows\explorer.exe", hit Enter
5) Open My Computer and navigate to C:\Windows\System32. Search in the
System32 directory for "explore.exe" or "explorer.exe" If the file exists
delete it.
NOTE: Do NOT delete "explorer.exe" from your C:\Windows directory!
Also try a virus scan to clean things up.
1) Open Internet Explorer
2) Goto
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ and scan your either system for
virus.
3) Reboot your PC and see if you now have a desktop.
----If that doesnt work goto...----
Repair/Customize Desktop, Quick Launch, Taskbar and Notification Area
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
----More Help for No Desktop/No Taskbar----
HOW TO: Start the System Restore Tool from a Command Prompt in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=304449
W32.Aplore Removal Information
http://(E-Mail Removed)
W32.HLLP.Handy Removal Information
http://securityresponse.symantec.com...llp.handy.html
Taskbar Is Missing When You Log On to Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;EN-US;Q318027
Preform a Spyware Scan
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
---If none of the above help i would suggest trying a repair install of
Windows XP.---
How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
"Craig" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:00a701c3b6b2$8a28f600$(E-Mail Removed)...
> Under Windows XP for some reason there is no desktop
> icons and start menu showing up when I first start my
> computer up. Is there a reason for this? Also, is there
> a resolution as well to this?
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