I installed SP3 for Windows XP, now I have to open all my programs with task
manager as there is no start-up screen. Any help would be appreciated. Also,
restore will not correct the problem.

Taskbar Is Missing When You Log On to Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/318027

and/or

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Line 117 - Restore Taskbar and Start Menu


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"Mag21" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>I installed SP3 for Windows XP, now I have to open all my programs with
>task
> manager as there is no start-up screen. Any help would be appreciated.
> Also,
> restore will not correct the problem.

"Mag21" wrote:

> I installed SP3 for Windows XP, now I have to open all my programs with task
> manager as there is no start-up screen. Any help would be appreciated. Also,
> restore will not correct the problem.

Mag 21 did you receive help with this problem? I am having the same issue.

"Mag21" wrote:

> I installed SP3 for Windows XP, now I have to open all my programs with task
> manager as there is no start-up screen. Any help would be appreciated. Also,
> restore will not correct the problem.