Can't view icons on desktop and start menu after logging in

[mjfb80]

I have windows XP, I log in and all I see is the wallpaper background. I
can't view the icons and the start menu. I can access the task manager
through ctl-alt-del. I have tried to start it through the safe mode, but to
no avail. Also have tried the system restore but it won't allow me to choose
any other days. I have tried everything it seems and nothing has worked, if
someone could possibly help that would be great.

Mathew

 

[TaurArian]

mjfb80 wrote:
:: I have windows XP, I log in and all I see is the wallpaper
:: background. I can't view the icons and the start menu. I can
:: access the task manager through ctl-alt-del. I have tried to start
:: it through the safe mode, but to no avail. Also have tried the
:: system restore but it won't allow me to choose any other days. I
:: have tried everything it seems and nothing has worked, if someone
:: could possibly help that would be great.
::
:: Mathew


Some things you can consider:-

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

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

or

Line #195 "Restore Desktop Icons and Taskbar"
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

The Windows taskbar is missing after you remove Windows XP Service Pack 2
from a Windows XP-based computer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/915165


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