lost start menu and task bar

[mossy]

I logged onto my machine this morning to find my start menu, taskbar and all
shortcut icons have disappeared. I can open programs through task manager
but i dont know how to get my start screen back. Many thanks in anticipation
of your help

 

[TaurArian]

Taskbar Is Missing When You Log On to Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/318027

and/or

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Line 117 - Restore Taskbar and Start Menu

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

or

Line #195 "Restore Desktop Icons and Taskbar"
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm


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[mossy]

It worked!!!!
I am sooo grateful, thank you very much for your help.
Mossy

 

[Kelly]

What did, Mossy?

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All the Best and Happy Holidays,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

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