only desktop wallpaper - nothing else

[Guest bptheini]

At last able to get the winXP to boot to desktop after doing chkdsk /r thru

the Recovery console. But there is nothing else apart from the wall paper, no

desktop icons, start men, task bar etc.I am able to use alt/ctlr/del to get

to the task manager. What can I do to get this pc functioning again.The C

drive have about 75% free space and I have the hdd scanned (as slave) and

whatever Spybot,Adaware found, they were deleted successfully. Many thanks

for your help.

[Guest nass]

RE: only desktop wallpaper - nothing else

 

 

 

"bptheini" wrote:

> At last able to get the winXP to boot to desktop after doing chkdsk /r thru

> the Recovery console. But there is nothing else apart from the wall paper, no

> desktop icons, start men, task bar etc.I am able to use alt/ctlr/del to get

> to the task manager. What can I do to get this pc functioning again.The C

> drive have about 75% free space and I have the hdd scanned (as slave) and

> whatever Spybot,Adaware found, they were deleted successfully. Many thanks

> for your help.

 

Run a thorough scan by doing the following steps:

# First, try to clean up your caches, Internet files and delete cookies

by doing this:

Click Start >> Control Panel >> Double click Network and Internet

Connections >> Double click Internet Options.

On the IE properties windows you will see these Tabs:

General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs |

Advanced

Under General Tab clear your History, Internet Files and Cookies.

Then click on Advanced tab and scroll down to under the Browsing Option:

[&] Browsing

[ ] Enable Third-Party browser extensions (Req Rest) uncheck this box.

Then click on Programs Tab and click Manage Add-Ons and Disable all non

Verified Add-Ons (You should Renable them later one-by-one and see the

culprit and update it or remove it.

How to manage Add-Ons:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883256

Scan for malware from here:

SuperAntispyware - Free

http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html

http://www.malwarebytes.org/rr-update/rr-free-setup.exe

http://onecare.live.com/site/en-gb/default.htm?s_cid=sah

 

Run a scan from here on-line:

http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym

http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx

Download Avast Cleaner (offline scanner) from here:

http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

Comodo BOClean : Anti-Malware Version 4.27

http://www.comodo.com/boclean/boclean.html

 

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

 

# If you wish to send me your Hijackthis log I will be happy to help you

further or send to one of many forums on the internet!

Download Hijackthis and send me the log.

(http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/threat_analytics/hijackthis.php)

my address is : to_you_ross(at remove this and repalce with the

obvious)yahoo.co.uk ( _ is underscore)

 

HTH,

nass

---

http://www.nasstec.co.uk

[Guest bptheini]

RE: only desktop wallpaper - nothing else

 

Many thanks for the prompt response. I wish I can so as you prescribe but I

just dont know how to start as there is no icons/Start menu on the desktop.

 

"nass" wrote:

>

>

> "bptheini" wrote:

>

> > At last able to get the winXP to boot to desktop after doing chkdsk /r thru

> > the Recovery console. But there is nothing else apart from the wall paper, no

> > desktop icons, start men, task bar etc.I am able to use alt/ctlr/del to get

> > to the task manager. What can I do to get this pc functioning again.The C

> > drive have about 75% free space and I have the hdd scanned (as slave) and

> > whatever Spybot,Adaware found, they were deleted successfully. Many thanks

> > for your help.

>

> Run a thorough scan by doing the following steps:

> # First, try to clean up your caches, Internet files and delete cookies

> by doing this:

> Click Start >> Control Panel >> Double click Network and Internet

> Connections >> Double click Internet Options.

> On the IE properties windows you will see these Tabs:

> General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs |

> Advanced

> Under General Tab clear your History, Internet Files and Cookies.

> Then click on Advanced tab and scroll down to under the Browsing Option:

> [&] Browsing

> [ ] Enable Third-Party browser extensions (Req Rest) uncheck this box.

> Then click on Programs Tab and click Manage Add-Ons and Disable all non

> Verified Add-Ons (You should Renable them later one-by-one and see the

> culprit and update it or remove it.

> How to manage Add-Ons:

> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883256

> Scan for malware from here:

> SuperAntispyware - Free

> http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html

> http://www.malwarebytes.org/rr-update/rr-free-setup.exe

> http://onecare.live.com/site/en-gb/default.htm?s_cid=sah

>

> Run a scan from here on-line:

> http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym

> http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx

> Download Avast Cleaner (offline scanner) from here:

> http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

> Comodo BOClean : Anti-Malware Version 4.27

> http://www.comodo.com/boclean/boclean.html

>

> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!

> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

>

> # If you wish to send me your Hijackthis log I will be happy to help you

> further or send to one of many forums on the internet!

> Download Hijackthis and send me the log.

> (http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/threat_analytics/hijackthis.php)

> my address is : to_you_ross(at remove this and repalce with the

> obvious)yahoo.co.uk ( _ is underscore)

>

> HTH,

> nass

> ---

> http://www.nasstec.co.uk

>

[Guest Alias]

Re: only desktop wallpaper - nothing else

 

bptheini wrote:

> Many thanks for the prompt response. I wish I can so as you prescribe but I

> just dont know how to start as there is no icons/Start menu on the desktop.

 

Can you get into Safe Mode and do it there? If you don't know how to get

into Safe Mode, just reboot and hit F8 repeatedly until you get a menu

and choose "Safe Mode".

 

That said, what happens if you press the Windows key in Normal Mode?

 

Alias

>

> "nass" wrote:

>

>>

>> "bptheini" wrote:

>>

>>> At last able to get the winXP to boot to desktop after doing chkdsk /r thru

>>> the Recovery console. But there is nothing else apart from the wall paper, no

>>> desktop icons, start men, task bar etc.I am able to use alt/ctlr/del to get

>>> to the task manager. What can I do to get this pc functioning again.The C

>>> drive have about 75% free space and I have the hdd scanned (as slave) and

>>> whatever Spybot,Adaware found, they were deleted successfully. Many thanks

>>> for your help.

>> Run a thorough scan by doing the following steps:

>> # First, try to clean up your caches, Internet files and delete cookies

>> by doing this:

>> Click Start >> Control Panel >> Double click Network and Internet

>> Connections >> Double click Internet Options.

>> On the IE properties windows you will see these Tabs:

>> General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs |

>> Advanced

>> Under General Tab clear your History, Internet Files and Cookies.

>> Then click on Advanced tab and scroll down to under the Browsing Option:

>> [&] Browsing

>> [ ] Enable Third-Party browser extensions (Req Rest) uncheck this box.

>> Then click on Programs Tab and click Manage Add-Ons and Disable all non

>> Verified Add-Ons (You should Renable them later one-by-one and see the

>> culprit and update it or remove it.

>> How to manage Add-Ons:

>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883256

>> Scan for malware from here:

>> SuperAntispyware - Free

>> http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html

>> http://www.malwarebytes.org/rr-update/rr-free-setup.exe

>> http://onecare.live.com/site/en-gb/default.htm?s_cid=sah

>>

>> Run a scan from here on-line:

>> http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym

>> http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx

>> Download Avast Cleaner (offline scanner) from here:

>> http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

>> Comodo BOClean : Anti-Malware Version 4.27

>> http://www.comodo.com/boclean/boclean.html

>>

>> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!

>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

>>

>> # If you wish to send me your Hijackthis log I will be happy to help you

>> further or send to one of many forums on the internet!

>> Download Hijackthis and send me the log.

>> (http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/threat_analytics/hijackthis.php)

>> my address is : to_you_ross(at remove this and repalce with the

>> obvious)yahoo.co.uk ( _ is underscore)

>>

>> HTH,

>> nass

>> ---

>> http://www.nasstec.co.uk

>>

[Guest nass]

RE: only desktop wallpaper - nothing else

 

 

You can by pressing the Windows Key on your Keyboard or try to run the

programs through the run command by pressing the windows Key + R.

For example in the run command type : iexplore.exe to start the IE.

Or Safe Mode with networking.

HTH,

nass

---

http://www.nasstec.co.uk

 

 

"bptheini" wrote:

> Many thanks for the prompt response. I wish I can so as you prescribe but I

> just dont know how to start as there is no icons/Start menu on the desktop.

>

> "nass" wrote:

>

> >

> >

> > "bptheini" wrote:

> >

> > > At last able to get the winXP to boot to desktop after doing chkdsk /r thru

> > > the Recovery console. But there is nothing else apart from the wall paper, no

> > > desktop icons, start men, task bar etc.I am able to use alt/ctlr/del to get

> > > to the task manager. What can I do to get this pc functioning again.The C

> > > drive have about 75% free space and I have the hdd scanned (as slave) and

> > > whatever Spybot,Adaware found, they were deleted successfully. Many thanks

> > > for your help.

> >

> > Run a thorough scan by doing the following steps:

> > # First, try to clean up your caches, Internet files and delete cookies

> > by doing this:

> > Click Start >> Control Panel >> Double click Network and Internet

> > Connections >> Double click Internet Options.

> > On the IE properties windows you will see these Tabs:

> > General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs |

> > Advanced

> > Under General Tab clear your History, Internet Files and Cookies.

> > Then click on Advanced tab and scroll down to under the Browsing Option:

> > [&] Browsing

> > [ ] Enable Third-Party browser extensions (Req Rest) uncheck this box.

> > Then click on Programs Tab and click Manage Add-Ons and Disable all non

> > Verified Add-Ons (You should Renable them later one-by-one and see the

> > culprit and update it or remove it.

> > How to manage Add-Ons:

> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883256

> > Scan for malware from here:

> > SuperAntispyware - Free

> > http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html

> > http://www.malwarebytes.org/rr-update/rr-free-setup.exe

> > http://onecare.live.com/site/en-gb/default.htm?s_cid=sah

> >

> > Run a scan from here on-line:

> > http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym

> > http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx

> > Download Avast Cleaner (offline scanner) from here:

> > http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

> > Comodo BOClean : Anti-Malware Version 4.27

> > http://www.comodo.com/boclean/boclean.html

> >

> > Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!

> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

> >

> > # If you wish to send me your Hijackthis log I will be happy to help you

> > further or send to one of many forums on the internet!

> > Download Hijackthis and send me the log.

> > (http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/threat_analytics/hijackthis.php)

> > my address is : to_you_ross(at remove this and repalce with the

> > obvious)yahoo.co.uk ( _ is underscore)

> >

> > HTH,

> > nass

> > ---

> > http://www.nasstec.co.uk

> >

[Guest bptheini]

RE: only desktop wallpaper - nothing else

 

I used alt/ctlr/del and new task,"iexplore.exe," hit enter and nothing

happen. Under application, there is nothing but Under the processes, there is

the IEXPLORE.EXE 00 3388k

 

I tried to "Repair" and along the way it says it cannot copy driver.cab

file, retry a couple of times, but nothing happen from above message. Then a

message appears "SMART" is failing, please back up data......... so think the

hd is giving way. What do you think? Thanks

 

"nass" wrote:

>

> You can by pressing the Windows Key on your Keyboard or try to run the

> programs through the run command by pressing the windows Key + R.

> For example in the run command type : iexplore.exe to start the IE.

> Or Safe Mode with networking.

> HTH,

> nass

> ---

> http://www.nasstec.co.uk

>

>

> "bptheini" wrote:

>

> > Many thanks for the prompt response. I wish I can so as you prescribe but I

> > just dont know how to start as there is no icons/Start menu on the desktop.

> >

> > "nass" wrote:

> >

> > >

> > >

> > > "bptheini" wrote:

> > >

> > > > At last able to get the winXP to boot to desktop after doing chkdsk /r thru

> > > > the Recovery console. But there is nothing else apart from the wall paper, no

> > > > desktop icons, start men, task bar etc.I am able to use alt/ctlr/del to get

> > > > to the task manager. What can I do to get this pc functioning again.The C

> > > > drive have about 75% free space and I have the hdd scanned (as slave) and

> > > > whatever Spybot,Adaware found, they were deleted successfully. Many thanks

> > > > for your help.

> > >

> > > Run a thorough scan by doing the following steps:

> > > # First, try to clean up your caches, Internet files and delete cookies

> > > by doing this:

> > > Click Start >> Control Panel >> Double click Network and Internet

> > > Connections >> Double click Internet Options.

> > > On the IE properties windows you will see these Tabs:

> > > General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs |

> > > Advanced

> > > Under General Tab clear your History, Internet Files and Cookies.

> > > Then click on Advanced tab and scroll down to under the Browsing Option:

> > > [&] Browsing

> > > [ ] Enable Third-Party browser extensions (Req Rest) uncheck this box.

> > > Then click on Programs Tab and click Manage Add-Ons and Disable all non

> > > Verified Add-Ons (You should Renable them later one-by-one and see the

> > > culprit and update it or remove it.

> > > How to manage Add-Ons:

> > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883256

> > > Scan for malware from here:

> > > SuperAntispyware - Free

> > > http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html

> > > http://www.malwarebytes.org/rr-update/rr-free-setup.exe

> > > http://onecare.live.com/site/en-gb/default.htm?s_cid=sah

> > >

> > > Run a scan from here on-line:

> > > http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym

> > > http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx

> > > Download Avast Cleaner (offline scanner) from here:

> > > http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

> > > Comodo BOClean : Anti-Malware Version 4.27

> > > http://www.comodo.com/boclean/boclean.html

> > >

> > > Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!

> > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

> > >

> > > # If you wish to send me your Hijackthis log I will be happy to help you

> > > further or send to one of many forums on the internet!

> > > Download Hijackthis and send me the log.

> > > (http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/threat_analytics/hijackthis.php)

> > > my address is : to_you_ross(at remove this and repalce with the

> > > obvious)yahoo.co.uk ( _ is underscore)

> > >

> > > HTH,

> > > nass

> > > ---

> > > http://www.nasstec.co.uk

> > >

[Guest nass]

RE: only desktop wallpaper - nothing else

 

 

I think you Spot on, the HDD is going and it is smart enough to let you know

it will fail phisycally.

I would like to tell you to run the diagnostic tools on the HDD but this can

be done after making sure your Data is safe and backed up on a removable

storage then if you want to be sure it is the HDD run the test by using the

HDd diagnostic tools if you don't like then a new HDD is the way but make

sure the RAM Sticks also pass the test!

Good luck.

nass

---

http://www.nasstec.co.uk

 

"bptheini" wrote:

> I used alt/ctlr/del and new task,"iexplore.exe," hit enter and nothing

> happen. Under application, there is nothing but Under the processes, there is

> the IEXPLORE.EXE 00 3388k

>

> I tried to "Repair" and along the way it says it cannot copy driver.cab

> file, retry a couple of times, but nothing happen from above message. Then a

> message appears "SMART" is failing, please back up data......... so think the

> hd is giving way. What do you think? Thanks

>

> "nass" wrote:

>

> >

> > You can by pressing the Windows Key on your Keyboard or try to run the

> > programs through the run command by pressing the windows Key + R.

> > For example in the run command type : iexplore.exe to start the IE.

> > Or Safe Mode with networking.

> > HTH,

> > nass

> > ---

> > http://www.nasstec.co.uk

> >

> >

> > "bptheini" wrote:

> >

> > > Many thanks for the prompt response. I wish I can so as you prescribe but I

> > > just dont know how to start as there is no icons/Start menu on the desktop.

> > >

> > > "nass" wrote:

> > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > "bptheini" wrote:

> > > >

> > > > > At last able to get the winXP to boot to desktop after doing chkdsk /r thru

> > > > > the Recovery console. But there is nothing else apart from the wall paper, no

> > > > > desktop icons, start men, task bar etc.I am able to use alt/ctlr/del to get

> > > > > to the task manager. What can I do to get this pc functioning again.The C

> > > > > drive have about 75% free space and I have the hdd scanned (as slave) and

> > > > > whatever Spybot,Adaware found, they were deleted successfully. Many thanks

> > > > > for your help.

> > > >

> > > > Run a thorough scan by doing the following steps:

> > > > # First, try to clean up your caches, Internet files and delete cookies

> > > > by doing this:

> > > > Click Start >> Control Panel >> Double click Network and Internet

> > > > Connections >> Double click Internet Options.

> > > > On the IE properties windows you will see these Tabs:

> > > > General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs |

> > > > Advanced

> > > > Under General Tab clear your History, Internet Files and Cookies.

> > > > Then click on Advanced tab and scroll down to under the Browsing Option:

> > > > [&] Browsing

> > > > [ ] Enable Third-Party browser extensions (Req Rest) uncheck this box.

> > > > Then click on Programs Tab and click Manage Add-Ons and Disable all non

> > > > Verified Add-Ons (You should Renable them later one-by-one and see the

> > > > culprit and update it or remove it.

> > > > How to manage Add-Ons:

> > > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883256

> > > > Scan for malware from here:

> > > > SuperAntispyware - Free

> > > > http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html

> > > > http://www.malwarebytes.org/rr-update/rr-free-setup.exe

> > > > http://onecare.live.com/site/en-gb/default.htm?s_cid=sah

> > > >

> > > > Run a scan from here on-line:

> > > > http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym

> > > > http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx

> > > > Download Avast Cleaner (offline scanner) from here:

> > > > http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

> > > > Comodo BOClean : Anti-Malware Version 4.27

> > > > http://www.comodo.com/boclean/boclean.html

> > > >

> > > > Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!

> > > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

> > > >

> > > > # If you wish to send me your Hijackthis log I will be happy to help you

> > > > further or send to one of many forums on the internet!

> > > > Download Hijackthis and send me the log.

> > > > (http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/threat_analytics/hijackthis.php)

> > > > my address is : to_you_ross(at remove this and repalce with the

> > > > obvious)yahoo.co.uk ( _ is underscore)

> > > >

> > > > HTH,

> > > > nass

> > > > ---

> > > > http://www.nasstec.co.uk

> > > >

[Guest bptheini]

RE: only desktop wallpaper - nothing else

 

Many thanks for the advice

 

"nass" wrote:

>

> I think you Spot on, the HDD is going and it is smart enough to let you know

> it will fail phisycally.

> I would like to tell you to run the diagnostic tools on the HDD but this can

> be done after making sure your Data is safe and backed up on a removable

> storage then if you want to be sure it is the HDD run the test by using the

> HDd diagnostic tools if you don't like then a new HDD is the way but make

> sure the RAM Sticks also pass the test!

> Good luck.

> nass

> ---

> http://www.nasstec.co.uk

>

> "bptheini" wrote:

>

> > I used alt/ctlr/del and new task,"iexplore.exe," hit enter and nothing

> > happen. Under application, there is nothing but Under the processes, there is

> > the IEXPLORE.EXE 00 3388k

> >

> > I tried to "Repair" and along the way it says it cannot copy driver.cab

> > file, retry a couple of times, but nothing happen from above message. Then a

> > message appears "SMART" is failing, please back up data......... so think the

> > hd is giving way. What do you think? Thanks

> >

> > "nass" wrote:

> >

> > >

> > > You can by pressing the Windows Key on your Keyboard or try to run the

> > > programs through the run command by pressing the windows Key + R.

> > > For example in the run command type : iexplore.exe to start the IE.

> > > Or Safe Mode with networking.

> > > HTH,

> > > nass

> > > ---

> > > http://www.nasstec.co.uk

> > >

> > >

> > > "bptheini" wrote:

> > >

> > > > Many thanks for the prompt response. I wish I can so as you prescribe but I

> > > > just dont know how to start as there is no icons/Start menu on the desktop.

> > > >

> > > > "nass" wrote:

> > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > "bptheini" wrote:

> > > > >

> > > > > > At last able to get the winXP to boot to desktop after doing chkdsk /r thru

> > > > > > the Recovery console. But there is nothing else apart from the wall paper, no

> > > > > > desktop icons, start men, task bar etc.I am able to use alt/ctlr/del to get

> > > > > > to the task manager. What can I do to get this pc functioning again.The C

> > > > > > drive have about 75% free space and I have the hdd scanned (as slave) and

> > > > > > whatever Spybot,Adaware found, they were deleted successfully. Many thanks

> > > > > > for your help.

> > > > >

> > > > > Run a thorough scan by doing the following steps:

> > > > > # First, try to clean up your caches, Internet files and delete cookies

> > > > > by doing this:

> > > > > Click Start >> Control Panel >> Double click Network and Internet

> > > > > Connections >> Double click Internet Options.

> > > > > On the IE properties windows you will see these Tabs:

> > > > > General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs |

> > > > > Advanced

> > > > > Under General Tab clear your History, Internet Files and Cookies.

> > > > > Then click on Advanced tab and scroll down to under the Browsing Option:

> > > > > [&] Browsing

> > > > > [ ] Enable Third-Party browser extensions (Req Rest) uncheck this box.

> > > > > Then click on Programs Tab and click Manage Add-Ons and Disable all non

> > > > > Verified Add-Ons (You should Renable them later one-by-one and see the

> > > > > culprit and update it or remove it.

> > > > > How to manage Add-Ons:

> > > > > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883256

> > > > > Scan for malware from here:

> > > > > SuperAntispyware - Free

> > > > > http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html

> > > > > http://www.malwarebytes.org/rr-update/rr-free-setup.exe

> > > > > http://onecare.live.com/site/en-gb/default.htm?s_cid=sah

> > > > >

> > > > > Run a scan from here on-line:

> > > > > http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym

> > > > > http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx

> > > > > Download Avast Cleaner (offline scanner) from here:

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> > > > >

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[Guest Kelly]

Re: only desktop wallpaper - nothing else

 

> I used alt/ctlr/del and new task,"iexplore.exe

 

You need to type in: explore.exe

 

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All the Best,

Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

 

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

 

SupportSpace

http://www.supportspace.com/pages?aiu=kellyskorner

 

"bptheini" <bptheini@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:AF285E3E-8E43-4D3F-BB42-8D62BA8CA461@microsoft.com...

> At last able to get the winXP to boot to desktop after doing chkdsk /r

> thru

> the Recovery console. But there is nothing else apart from the wall paper,

> no

> desktop icons, start men, task bar etc.I am able to use alt/ctlr/del to

> get

> to the task manager. What can I do to get this pc functioning again.The C

> drive have about 75% free space and I have the hdd scanned (as slave) and

> whatever Spybot,Adaware found, they were deleted successfully. Many thanks

> for your help.

[Guest Kelly]

Re: only desktop wallpaper - nothing else

 

This generally has to do with display drivers. If you have recently done so

or ran the MS updates to do so, try a rollback via the Device Manager. If

this is not the case, use Ctrl/Alt/Delete and end process on Explorer.exe if

it is listed and either way, then go to File/New Task (Run) and type in:

Explorer.exe.

 

Explorer.exe repeatedly quits unexpectedly in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=883791

 

If still nothing:

 

Restore Taskbar and Desktop to Default Functionality (Line 164)

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

 

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.

 

NOTE: If your anti-virus software warns you of a "malicious" script, this

is normal if you have "Script Safe" or similar technology enabled. These

scripts are not malicious, but they do make changes to the System Registry.

 

Added info and help:

 

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

 

 

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All the Best,

Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

 

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

 

SupportSpace

http://www.supportspace.com/pages?aiu=kellyskorner

 

"bptheini" <bptheini@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

news:AF285E3E-8E43-4D3F-BB42-8D62BA8CA461@microsoft.com...

> At last able to get the winXP to boot to desktop after doing chkdsk /r

> thru

> the Recovery console. But there is nothing else apart from the wall paper,

> no

> desktop icons, start men, task bar etc.I am able to use alt/ctlr/del to

> get

> to the task manager. What can I do to get this pc functioning again.The C

> drive have about 75% free space and I have the hdd scanned (as slave) and

> whatever Spybot,Adaware found, they were deleted successfully. Many thanks

> for your help.