Taskbar problems

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Dave T

I am having trouble with the taskbar - I think I have
solved one problem and created another.

For the last week or so, when I started the computer the
quicklaunch icons are reduced to 3 visible,and there was
a new Search item. No matter what the settings were,
this is what reappeared each time it restarted.

In addition, the internet settings connection option has
been changing between the three options, and a connection
box often appears on startup.

I have Norton antivirus,a scan with this turned up
nothing. I then installed Spybot and Ad-Aware, which
both turned up numerous problems.

But this didn't solve my problem! I found an old post in
this NG which advised the following:

Type the command in RUN box.
Regsvr32 /u C:\Windows\System32\omniband.dll

Then, rename C:\Windows\System32\omniband.dll to
old_omniband.dll and restart Windows.

This stopped the Search icon appearing, but now the
quicklaunch doesn't appear at all, until I check it, and
is not there on restart.

And it still wants to dial up.

Sorry for the long post, but thought it best to describe
my problem exactly.

thanks in advance

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

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


|I am having trouble with the taskbar - I think I have
| solved one problem and created another.
|
| For the last week or so, when I started the computer the
| quicklaunch icons are reduced to 3 visible,and there was
| a new Search item. No matter what the settings were,
| this is what reappeared each time it restarted.
|
| In addition, the internet settings connection option has
| been changing between the three options, and a connection
| box often appears on startup.
|
| I have Norton antivirus,a scan with this turned up
| nothing. I then installed Spybot and Ad-Aware, which
| both turned up numerous problems.
|
| But this didn't solve my problem! I found an old post in
| this NG which advised the following:
|
| Type the command in RUN box.
| Regsvr32 /u C:\Windows\System32\omniband.dll
|
| Then, rename C:\Windows\System32\omniband.dll to
| old_omniband.dll and restart Windows.
|
| This stopped the Search icon appearing, but now the
| quicklaunch doesn't appear at all, until I check it, and
| is not there on restart.
|
| And it still wants to dial up.
|
| Sorry for the long post, but thought it best to describe
| my problem exactly.
|
| thanks in advance
|
| Dave
 
Dave,

The Quick Launch issue is caused by a malware BlazeFind. Open Registry Editor and navigate to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
In the right-pane, change the value of Userinit to "C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,"
(Type the above value exactly as given, including the comma - exclude the quotes)

Close Registry Editor and restart Windows. The Quick Launch settings should be retained now.

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Windows 2000 Group Policy Registry Table:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/en-us/gp/gpref.asp

I am having trouble with the taskbar - I think I have
solved one problem and created another.

For the last week or so, when I started the computer the
quicklaunch icons are reduced to 3 visible,and there was
a new Search item. No matter what the settings were,
this is what reappeared each time it restarted.

In addition, the internet settings connection option has
been changing between the three options, and a connection
box often appears on startup.

I have Norton antivirus,a scan with this turned up
nothing. I then installed Spybot and Ad-Aware, which
both turned up numerous problems.

But this didn't solve my problem! I found an old post in
this NG which advised the following:

Type the command in RUN box.
Regsvr32 /u C:\Windows\System32\omniband.dll

Then, rename C:\Windows\System32\omniband.dll to
old_omniband.dll and restart Windows.

This stopped the Search icon appearing, but now the
quicklaunch doesn't appear at all, until I check it, and
is not there on restart.

And it still wants to dial up.

Sorry for the long post, but thought it best to describe
my problem exactly.

thanks in advance

Dave
 
In addition:

Quick Launch: Gives error message, Cannot Create Toolbar

Either download the .reg or .vbs from here or run my utility listed below it
to correct.
Note: If you already have my utility downloaded, you will need to
re-download for the added fix.

Cannot Create Toolbar - Quick Launch (Line 296)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

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

Quick Launch: Won't remain checked/present nor retains the sort order

Either check your settings here:

Go to Start/Run/Regedit and navigate to this key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon.

In the right pane under Userinit, Change the key to read:
C:\Windows\System32\Userinit.exe,

Or download and run the reg file on line 263 (right hand side)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Tip:

To use the Regedit: Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it
and answer yes to the import prompt. REG files can be viewed in Notepad by
right clicking on the file and selecting Edit.

To use the VBS Files: Download .vbs file and save it to your hard drive (you
may want to right click and use Save Target As). Double click the vbs
file. You will be prompted when the script is done.

/xp_tweaks.htm

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


Carey Frisch said:
TaskBar Repair Tool
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


|I am having trouble with the taskbar - I think I have
| solved one problem and created another.
|
| For the last week or so, when I started the computer the
| quicklaunch icons are reduced to 3 visible,and there was
| a new Search item. No matter what the settings were,
| this is what reappeared each time it restarted.
|
| In addition, the internet settings connection option has
| been changing between the three options, and a connection
| box often appears on startup.
|
| I have Norton antivirus,a scan with this turned up
| nothing. I then installed Spybot and Ad-Aware, which
| both turned up numerous problems.
|
| But this didn't solve my problem! I found an old post in
| this NG which advised the following:
|
| Type the command in RUN box.
| Regsvr32 /u C:\Windows\System32\omniband.dll
|
| Then, rename C:\Windows\System32\omniband.dll to
| old_omniband.dll and restart Windows.
|
| This stopped the Search icon appearing, but now the
| quicklaunch doesn't appear at all, until I check it, and
| is not there on restart.
|
| And it still wants to dial up.
|
| Sorry for the long post, but thought it best to describe
| my problem exactly.
|
| thanks in advance
|
| Dave
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