In Matt <
[email protected]> had this to say:
My reply is at the bottom of your sent message:
When I startup, my desktop display doesn't show up. I tried
everything.
If you've tried everything then there's nothing we can do to help?
Have you tried these:
#1
CTRL + ALT + DEL
Processes tab
Check for instances of "explorer.exe" and if they're there right click and
end them
File
New Task
Type "explorer.exe" without the quotes, let it load, and if it brings up the
deskto then reboot
#2
Use the boot menu and select last known good configuration
Safe Mode :
http://kgiii.info/windows/all/general/safemode.html
#3
Same as #1 but with restore instead?
Instead of typing "explorer.exe" type this instead:
"%SystemRoot%\System32\restore\rstrui.exe"
#4
Seeing if you can access Safe Mode Without Networking
See #2
#5
Checking for malware?
Malware Cleaning:
http://kgiii.info/windows/all/general/malwarefix.html
#6
Do you have it set to automatically log on to a profile?
If so, is it corrupted?
Corrupted Profile: Windows XP :
http://kgiii.info/windows/XP/general/corruptprofile.html
#7
Checking for applications that start on boot that might be causing this
problem?
Pesky Startup Apps :
http://kgiii.info/windows/all/general/startupapps.html
#7 Implies you can access the OS in some capacity and at least the CTRL +
ALT + DEL brings up the menu...
#8
If worst is true then repairing the installation of Windows?
Repair Installation of XP :
http://kgiii.info/windows/XP/general/xprepair.html
See also this for #8
Windows XP Service Pack 2:
http://kgiii.info/windows/XP/general/winxpsp2.html
Anyhow, if you've tried ALL of those then I'm not sure what to say other
than a bare metal restoration option.
--
Galen - MS MVP - Windows (Shell/User & IE)
http://dts-l.org/
"A man should keep his little brain attic stocked with all the
furniture that he is likely to use, and the rest he can put away in the
lumber-room of his library where he can get it if he wants it."
Sherlock Holmes
