Hi, read the instructions carefully on how to use the file for removing the
common task pane from the desktop
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_d...sk_desktop.htm
Tweaks and Fixes
With regard to the other matter, right click on the taskbar and check to see if
you have locked the taskbar. If you have - uncheck lock the task bar.
Not sure about the recycle bin?
"Undisclosed03" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Hi, someone please help me! My desktop is broken!! Theres
> a menu on the left side of my desktop (common task menu I
> think you call it, like the ones you have on the left
> side of folders) and also, my quicklaunch menu is locked
> (meaning I can't drag things into it and I also can't
> drag things into my recycle bin!)
>
> I've done nothing to do this! I just logged onto my user
> account and there it was! What have I done? And how can I
> return things to normal?
>
> Thanks!