No Desktop, No Start bar

[Katie]

When I start my Windows XP, it takes a min for the
computer to "load my settings" (which it didn't use to
do), and then my wallpaper comes up, but my desktop and
start bar don't come up on the screen.
What do I do, how do I get them back?

Thanks, Katie

 

[Kelly]

Hi Katie,

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



Doug's Windows XP Security Console
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_securityconsole.htm