Lost my desktop settings

[Guest]

My system boots up as far as the desktop graphic but does not load short
cuts, start button or task bar so I have to start applications from the
windows task manager (ctl/alt/del file - new task run ). Any suggestions
please or how to get to restore options without the start icon. Right click
on desk top - nothing happens

 

[Guest]

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the reply. Repair tool seems to give me back the settings
momentarily ( got me really exited for a minute) but then disappear again.
Don't really fancy the xp repair option unless last resort. Best regards John

 

[Guest]

Something is changing your registry on a real time level. I would investigate
what is running.

msconfig
or
AutoRuns for Windows v8.61:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/SystemInformation/Autoruns.mspx