Need help with missing icons!

[Mike]

I have a Compaq laptop with the Windows XP OS. When the
computer boots up,the icons are missing on the desktop. I
have tried to reboot several times,but with the same
result. Someone please help me.

 

[David Candy]

r/c desktop - Arrange Icons - Show Desktop Icons

 

[Chris Lanier]

Greetings

Here are a few suggestions on how you can try and fix it.

Taskbar and icons disappeared from desktop
http://www.computing.net/windowsxp/wwwboard/forum/85915.html

Adware.Dynamic Removel Information
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/adware.dynamic.html

Preform a Spyware Scan
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

Repair/Customize Desktop, Quick Launch, Taskbar and Notification Area
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

HOW TO: Start the System Restore Tool from a Command Prompt in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=304449

W32.Aplore Removal Information
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/[email protected]

W32.HLLP.Handy Removal Information
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.hllp.handy.html

Taskbar Is Missing When You Log On to Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q318027

 

[Buz [MSFT]]

Right click the Start Button go to properties
Go to customize.
Go to Advanced (at the top)
On Start menu Items click the items you want to show on the start menu.

Buz Brodin
MCSE NT4 / Win2K
Microsoft Enterprise Domain Support

Get Secure! - www.microsoft.com/security

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[Unknown]

Rightclick desktop--select arrange icons---put X on show icons on
desktop.