Desktop

[Ossie]

My desktop is not showing any folders or Taskbar, I have
tried re booting several times and also Right clicking on
desktop which is not having any effect. I can do Ctrl Alt
Del which opens Task Manager and I can then open files.
Thanks

 

[FSW]

I have the same problem since early morning Friday (CET).

No desktop, no taskbar programs only accessible through ctl- alt-del >> also
notice that a small pop-up window appears saying "Project1" - "it is time".
Also just noticed something tried to read my address book

Looks like the kids have loaded a virus during surfing - - anyone know how
to fix this??

Thanks
Fraser

 

[rifleman]

I have the same problem since early morning Friday (CET).

No desktop, no taskbar programs only accessible through ctl- alt-del >> also
notice that a small pop-up window appears saying "Project1" - "it is time".
Also just noticed something tried to read my address book

Looks like the kids have loaded a virus during surfing - - anyone know how
to fix this??

Try doing a virus scan?

 

[Kelly]

Hi,

Try the measures listed here, has worked for many.

Repair/Customize Desktop, Quick Launch, Taskbar and Notification Area
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm



Doug's Windows XP Security Console
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm

 

[Guest]

Thanks Kelly,
sorry to say your suggestion does not help. Looks like
some sort of virus.

Fraser

-----Original Message-----
Hi,

Try the measures listed here, has worked for many.

Repair/Customize Desktop, Quick Launch, Taskbar and Notification Area
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Doug's Windows XP Security Console
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm

My desktop is not showing any folders or Taskbar, I have
tried re booting several times and also Right clicking on
desktop which is not having any effect. I can do Ctrl Alt
Del which opens Task Manager and I can then open files.
Thanks

.

 

[Bastet]

Thanks Kelly,
sorry to say your suggestion does not help. Looks like
some sort of virus.

Fraser

So run a scan with a fully updated AVP then!

 

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

See www.dougknox.com, Win XP Utilities, Startup Programs Tracker. This
small utility scans your system for startup programs and running processes.
It also allows you to create a log file that can be copied and pasted into a
newsgroup post. The contents of the program window are also copied to the
Windows Clipboard, automatically.

Note: For newsgroup replies, it usually isn't necessary to include the
running Services.

You will need to bring up Task Manager to run Internet Explorer, and this
application.

 

[Ossie]

I have finally restored my icons & taskbar,start task
mananger and browse for the windows folder when you find
this there was on mine a folder marked downloaded files I
clicked on this and it restored the desktop immediately
without a reboot.
Hope this helps please let me know.
Os

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Login as Administrator and create a new user profile and copy user data to
that profile:

How to Copy User Data to a New User Profile:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=811151

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

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My desktop is not showing any folders or Taskbar, I have
tried re booting several times and also Right clicking on
desktop which is not having any effect. I can do Ctrl Alt
Del which opens Task Manager and I can then open files.
Thanks

 

[Kelly]

Good luck and keep us posted.




Thanks Kelly,
sorry to say your suggestion does not help. Looks like
some sort of virus.

Fraser