Desktop Icons disappear

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Bob

I currently am working with a HP desktop that is less than
one year old running XP home .

Recently, my desktop icons have disappeared as well as my
start bar. Therefore I can't get into Start -> Programs.
I can still back door my way into a My Computer / Explorer
type thing and access my hard drive and get programs to
run. Can anybody provide a reason and/or fix why my
computer is doing this.

Thanks
 
Your Desktop Icons Are Missing in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;330170&Product=winxp

Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm and scroll down to
Item No. 195 (right column), click on "Restore Desktop Icons and
Taskbar".

Install the registry fix, then reboot your computer.

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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|I currently am working with a HP desktop that is less than
| one year old running XP home .
|
| Recently, my desktop icons have disappeared as well as my
| start bar. Therefore I can't get into Start -> Programs.
| I can still back door my way into a My Computer / Explorer
| type thing and access my hard drive and get programs to
| run. Can anybody provide a reason and/or fix why my
| computer is doing this.
|
| Thanks
 
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