Desktop display

[Guest]

My computer automatically installed Spy Trap which was deemed a threat by my
virus/ spyware protection. I removed it and when I did, I lost my background
image. When I went into display in control panel, the functions under desktop
tab were grey...i.e locked up from use. I ran a new protection
program...SpyDoctor and removed 114 threats. When I did this, I got my
background image back, but the desktop tab functions ( where you can browse
for personal pictures to use as wallpaper) were still locked up. I cannot
figure this out. If I switch users, the display properties works just fine.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated as I am banging my head against
the wall.

 

[Gerry Cornell]

Are you saying that Desktop shortcuts no longer work. Alternatively
are you saying the Taskbar ( bottom left ) or Notification Area
(Bottom right) icon are no longer there or are not working? Can you
access Programs etc off the Start button?


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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
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[Nepatsfan]

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My computer automatically installed Spy Trap which was
deemed a threat by my virus/ spyware protection. I removed
it and when I did, I lost my background image. When I went
into display in control panel, the functions under desktop
tab were grey...i.e locked up from use. I ran a new
protection program...SpyDoctor and removed 114 threats. When
I did this, I got my background image back, but the desktop
tab functions ( where you can browse for personal pictures
to use as wallpaper) were still locked up. I cannot figure
this out. If I switch users, the display properties works
just fine. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated as I
am banging my head against the wall. --
Cornutts05

See if this helps.

Courtesy of Kelly Theriot, MS-MVP
Line 142, right hand column, Allow Wallpaper Background Changes
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Good luck

Nepatsfan

 

[Guest]

Everything on the desktop works. The problem lies in a couple of areas.
Number one is that I cannot change the wallpaper. The desktop tab in display
properties (control panel) is locked from use...i.e. I cannot browse for a
picture or use one that is listed. The second problem that I didn't mention
previously, is that I cannot do a system restore. After I reboot during the
restore process, a window says restoration incomplete. This all happened
after my anti-virus protection removed "pest trap" which is said to hijack
some settings...one being desktop permissions. The computer is acting a
little quirky. Like every now and then the mouse pointer jumps around for a
few seconds...i.e. hard to control.

 

[Gerry Cornell]

Log on as the Administrator in Safe Mode and create a new user account
for yourself. Exit and reboot to normal mode. Try changing the wall
paper and test other items. If successfull copy from your old profile
to your new one.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=811151

Allow several days to pass and the access the Administrator ib=n Safe
Mode and delete your old profile.

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
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