Missing Icons and task bar at startup

[Johnny]

I was in the process of installing Norton Internet Security and ended up
shutting down my pc during the Norton's "Quick Scan" process. When I
restarted my pc all my icons were gone and i could not access my taskbar. I
tried Ctrl+alt+del and can see many processes that are running. When I try
to run a new task i get this message "This file does not have a program
associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the
Folder Options control panel." I have tried running in safe mode but all i
get is a black screen.

thanks,

johnny

 

[Kelly]

Completely uninstall Norton and move on!
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/Uninstallers/Norton-Removal-Tool.shtml

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

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

 

[Johnny]

Kelly,

How can I use this tool since I cannot access Add/Remove Programs? When I
log into windows all i get is my wallpaper. No access control panel since
the taskbar is gone along with all my desktop icons.

thanks,



j

 

[Kelly]

Hi,

You don't need Add or Remove. Download the tool to disk, pen or CD.

As for getting places, use the WinLogo Key +R for the run command
WinLogo Key +E for Explorer to
run the CD, etc
Ctrl/Alt/Delete - File/Task New-
Explorer.exe
Many more.....
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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

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