Desktop Disabled

[Guest]

Hi all,

I run WinXP+SP2 on an IBM notebook (Z770). I use Windows "classic" view.

Recently I cannot use the Desktop anymore:
1- all icons (including the trash bin) are gone;
2- I cannot copy anything on the Desktop (drag & drop);
3- When I click Mouse-right-button I get the menu, but:
- "Arrange icons by" selection opens a menu with all options disabled;
- "properties" / Desktop allows only to change the color of the desktop;
Background cannot be changed.


Any suggestions are highly appreciated.

Thank you,
Mihai.

 

[windmap]

Scan your computer for Malware/Spware/Virus.

 

[Rey Santos]

"Show Desktop icons" and other options missing in the Desktop right-click
menu ?
http://www.winxptutor.com/showdesktopicons.htm

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315

Run a /thorough/ check for hijackware, including posting your hijackthis log
to an appropriate forum.

Checking for/Help with Hijackware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=5878
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/data/prevention.htm
http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/tshoot.html
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
http://defendingyourmachine2.blogspot.com/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

When all else fails, HijackThis v2.0.2
(http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.exe) is the preferred tool to use.
It will help you to both identify and remove any hijackware/spyware with
assistance from an expert. **Post your log to
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30,
http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22,
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html, or other appropriate forums for review
by an expert in such matters, not here.**

If the procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this
isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and
independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA) computer repair shop.

 

[Laura MS MVP]

Use my Remove-it software, choose yes for all options when prompted.
Download it here http://pcbutts1.com/downloads/tools/tools.htm

 

[Guest]

In my case, this: http://www.winxptutor.com/showdesktopicons.htm did it.
Of course I will need to check my computer for malware, since I have no
ideea what created the problem in the first place.

I want to thank you all for your help.
Mihai.