Blank Unusable Desktop after login XP Home

[Matt]

Hey all,

I've got a strange problem that just started when I turned
on my computer this morning. After the initial login
screen for XP (after the "loading personal settings"
message comes up) I get a blank desktop with no icons or
taskbar. I can't right click on the desktop. The only
option is ctrl-alt-del. In the task manager it identifies
me as userid:0, which isn't my login ID. Don't know what
caused this or what I can do. Can anyone be of any help?

Thanks,
Matt

 

[Chris Lanier]

Greetings

Here are a few suggestions on how you can try and fix it.

Taskbar and icons disappeared from desktop
http://www.computing.net/windowsxp/wwwboard/forum/85915.html

Adware.Dynamic Removel Information
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/adware.dynamic.html

Preform a Spyware Scan
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

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

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://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/[email protected]

W32.HLLP.Handy Removal Information
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.hllp.handy.html

Taskbar Is Missing When You Log On to Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q318027