Start menu and desktop icons are completely gone!!

[Guest]

When Windows XP is booted up, the desktop displays no start button, no icons
and shuts down improperly!!

Any informantion about this would be greatly appreciated!!!

~Melanie

 

[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

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