Desktop Problems

[mark]

My windows xp desktop suddenly has a blue bar on the left
side which contains drop down menus for "folder
tasks" "other places" and "details". I cannot get this
to close. Any ideas?

It appears just like any other "window" such as my
computer or explorer.

 

[Kelly]

Hi Mark,

Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 /i shell32

If that doesn't correct the issue (and it should) use this automated edit:

Remove Common Tasks from the Desktop (Line 15)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

To use the Regedit: Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it
and answer yes to the import prompt. REG files can be viewed in Notepad by
right clicking on the file and selecting Edit.