NO Start menu or taskbar

[Guest]

I have lost the start menu and botton taskbar, Any clues??
The icon in control panel is there but will not open as nothing inside. HELP!!

 

[Taurarian]

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;318027
Taskbar Is Missing When You Log On to Windows

and/or

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

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