XP SP2 and Desktop Icons

[JTKirk]

Hi!
I recently uninstalled SP2 from my system. Since doing so, every time
I reboot my desktop icons (particularly my Recycle Bin) are replaced
with some generic icon that looks like a page. After every reboot I
have to go in to the Desktop Properties and change the icons back. Why
is this happening? And more important: how can I fix it once and for
all?
Thanks!!
"Live long and prosper!"

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

After uninstalling the SP2 update, if you want the system to run well, you
should perform a Repair setup of XP.

Perform a Repair Installation:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx

 

[JTKirk]

Thanks for the suggestion. Will this installation result in a wiping
clean of all of the currently installed software -- thus resulting in
the need to reinstall it all? Thanks!

After uninstalling the SP2 update, if you want the system to run well, you
should perform a Repair setup of XP.

Perform a Repair Installation:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx

"Live long and prosper!"

 

[Mark L. Ferguson]

No, not unless you don't get the "repair' offer (second repair, offered
After the EULA agreement.) If the system can't repair itself, you would need
a 'new installation' anyway, and yes, all apps would need reinstall., in
that case. At least you wouldn't lose your data.

HOW TO Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q308421

 

[JTKirk]

Thanks!

No, not unless you don't get the "repair' offer (second repair, offered
After the EULA agreement.) If the system can't repair itself, you would need
a 'new installation' anyway, and yes, all apps would need reinstall., in
that case. At least you wouldn't lose your data.

HOW TO Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q308421

"Live long and prosper!"