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(Msg. 1) Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 2:11 pm
Post subject: No icons, no desktop, taskbar - Win XP pro
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If anybody KNOWS how to fix, please post.
Hardware:
Pentium 4 - GHz
1 Gig RAM - Kingston 333 matched kit
Win XP pro
Win updates current as of about 3 weeks ago
Background:
System was running normally 2 days ago. Started the PC in the morning,
appears to start normally, login with user name & password - I get a
background, but nothing else.
Mouse moves the pointer, but right click does not work.
No Icons, No Start Button, No Task Bar.
ctrl-alt-del brings up Task Manager.
Starting Explorer as a new task - the start bar flashes on for about 1
second, then is gone.
I have tried:
safe mode - no change
last good config - no change
msconfig, uncheck all but essential in all tabs - no change
chkdsk - no errors found
Made sure that no Firewalls were running (MS or third party)
Uninstalled my antivirus (NAV 2006) - no change
Seagate Tools & OnTrack - No HDD errors, No data errors
remove the HDD, put into another system - virus scan using Symantec CE, AVG
Malware 7.5, NOD32, F-Prot (all current) - No virus found
Checked technet - followed the 3 suggestions - no change
Installed new RAM - no change
Replaced video card - no change
repair install of Windows - no change
Delete Explorer.exe & Iexplore.exe, repair install of Windows - no change.
Hiren's 9 & UBCD 411 both show all hardware is good
System is NOT part of a Domain
All external devices have been disconnected - only Monitor, Keyboard/mouse
are currently connected.
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 3:02 pm
Post subject: Re: No icons, no desktop, taskbar - Win XP pro [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Aug 17, 10:11 pm, "JDSr" <hwar....TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote:
> If anybody KNOWS how to fix, please post.
>
> Hardware:
> Pentium 4 - GHz
> 1 Gig RAM - Kingston 333 matched kit
> Win XP pro
> Win updates current as of about 3 weeks ago
>
> Background:
> System was running normally 2 days ago. Started the PC in the morning,
> appears to start normally, login with user name & password - I get a
> background, but nothing else.
> Mouse moves the pointer, but right click does not work.
> No Icons, No Start Button, No Task Bar.
> ctrl-alt-del brings up Task Manager.
> Starting Explorer as a new task - the start bar flashes on for about 1
> second, then is gone.
>
> I have tried:
> safe mode - no change
> last good config - no change
> msconfig, uncheck all but essential in all tabs - no change
> chkdsk - no errors found
> Made sure that no Firewalls were running (MS or third party)
> Uninstalled my antivirus (NAV 2006) - no change
> Seagate Tools & OnTrack - No HDD errors, No data errors
> remove the HDD, put into another system - virus scan using Symantec CE, AVG
> Malware 7.5, NOD32, F-Prot (all current) - No virus found
> Checked technet - followed the 3 suggestions - no change
> Installed new RAM - no change
> Replaced video card - no change
> repair install of Windows - no change
> Delete Explorer.exe & Iexplore.exe, repair install of Windows - no change.
> Hiren's 9 & UBCD 411 both show all hardware is good
>
> System is NOT part of a Domain
> All external devices have been disconnected - only Monitor, Keyboard/mouse
> are currently connected.
>
> If you have had a similar problem & fixed it, please let me know.
Hello,
Try this:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 3:56 pm
Post subject: Re: No icons, no desktop, taskbar - Win XP pro [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Downloaded & ran the fix, got the "fix has been installed" message.
Rebooted - no change.
Thanks, but no joy.
Somebody, somewhere must have fixed this.
JD
"Claymore" <claymore.TakeThisOut@ontera.net> wrote in message
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> On Aug 17, 10:11 pm, "JDSr" <hwar....TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> If anybody KNOWS how to fix, please post.
>>
>>
>> If you have had a similar problem & fixed it, please let me know.
>
> Hello,
>
> Try this:
>
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> Line 195 Right
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 6:44 pm
Post subject: RE: No icons, no desktop, taskbar - Win XP pro [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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"JDSr" wrote:
> If anybody KNOWS how to fix, please post.
>
> Hardware:
> Pentium 4 - GHz
> 1 Gig RAM - Kingston 333 matched kit
> Win XP pro
> Win updates current as of about 3 weeks ago
>
>
> Background:
> System was running normally 2 days ago. Started the PC in the morning,
> appears to start normally, login with user name & password - I get a
> background, but nothing else.
> Mouse moves the pointer, but right click does not work.
> No Icons, No Start Button, No Task Bar.
> ctrl-alt-del brings up Task Manager.
> Starting Explorer as a new task - the start bar flashes on for about 1
> second, then is gone.
>
> I have tried:
> safe mode - no change
> last good config - no change
> msconfig, uncheck all but essential in all tabs - no change
> chkdsk - no errors found
> Made sure that no Firewalls were running (MS or third party)
> Uninstalled my antivirus (NAV 2006) - no change
> Seagate Tools & OnTrack - No HDD errors, No data errors
> remove the HDD, put into another system - virus scan using Symantec CE, AVG
> Malware 7.5, NOD32, F-Prot (all current) - No virus found
> Checked technet - followed the 3 suggestions - no change
> Installed new RAM - no change
> Replaced video card - no change
> repair install of Windows - no change
> Delete Explorer.exe & Iexplore.exe, repair install of Windows - no change.
> Hiren's 9 & UBCD 411 both show all hardware is good
>
> System is NOT part of a Domain
> All external devices have been disconnected - only Monitor, Keyboard/mouse
> are currently connected.
>
> If you have had a similar problem & fixed it, please let me know.
>
>
>
>
> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
Start >> Run >> Regedit
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 7:48 am
Post subject: Re: No icons, no desktop, taskbar - Win XP pro [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Devil,
That key wouldn't unhide the Taskbar too
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(It's just a name)
"Devil_Himself" <DevilHimself.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:06365C4C-FB7C-48FA-9E41-ACCE5FE71F1C@microsoft.com...
>
>
> "JDSr" wrote:
>
> > If anybody KNOWS how to fix, please post.
> >
> > Hardware:
> > Pentium 4 - GHz
> > 1 Gig RAM - Kingston 333 matched kit
> > Win XP pro
> > Win updates current as of about 3 weeks ago
> >
> >
> > Background:
> > System was running normally 2 days ago. Started the PC in the morning,
> > appears to start normally, login with user name & password - I get a
> > background, but nothing else.
> > Mouse moves the pointer, but right click does not work.
> > No Icons, No Start Button, No Task Bar.
> > ctrl-alt-del brings up Task Manager.
> > Starting Explorer as a new task - the start bar flashes on for about 1
> > second, then is gone.
> >
> > I have tried:
> > safe mode - no change
> > last good config - no change
> > msconfig, uncheck all but essential in all tabs - no change
> > chkdsk - no errors found
> > Made sure that no Firewalls were running (MS or third party)
> > Uninstalled my antivirus (NAV 2006) - no change
> > Seagate Tools & OnTrack - No HDD errors, No data errors
> > remove the HDD, put into another system - virus scan using Symantec CE, AVG
> > Malware 7.5, NOD32, F-Prot (all current) - No virus found
> > Checked technet - followed the 3 suggestions - no change
> > Installed new RAM - no change
> > Replaced video card - no change
> > repair install of Windows - no change
> > Delete Explorer.exe & Iexplore.exe, repair install of Windows - no change.
> > Hiren's 9 & UBCD 411 both show all hardware is good
> >
> > System is NOT part of a Domain
> > All external devices have been disconnected - only Monitor, Keyboard/mouse
> > are currently connected.
> >
> > If you have had a similar problem & fixed it, please let me know.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>
> Start >> Run >> Regedit
>
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
>
> HideIcons should be set to 0 |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 7:48 am
Post subject: Re: No icons, no desktop, taskbar - Win XP pro [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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JD Sr,
Is Explorer running?
CTRL + ALT + DEL
Run NEW TASK 'explorer' (without quotes) & press ENTER
Has it returned then?
Post back result, please
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(It's just a name)
"JDSr" <hwarray.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:uYLwAxT4HHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> If anybody KNOWS how to fix, please post.
>
> Hardware:
> Pentium 4 - GHz
> 1 Gig RAM - Kingston 333 matched kit
> Win XP pro
> Win updates current as of about 3 weeks ago
>
>
> Background:
> System was running normally 2 days ago. Started the PC in the morning,
> appears to start normally, login with user name & password - I get a
> background, but nothing else.
> Mouse moves the pointer, but right click does not work.
> No Icons, No Start Button, No Task Bar.
> ctrl-alt-del brings up Task Manager.
> Starting Explorer as a new task - the start bar flashes on for about 1
> second, then is gone.
>
> I have tried:
> safe mode - no change
> last good config - no change
> msconfig, uncheck all but essential in all tabs - no change
> chkdsk - no errors found
> Made sure that no Firewalls were running (MS or third party)
> Uninstalled my antivirus (NAV 2006) - no change
> Seagate Tools & OnTrack - No HDD errors, No data errors
> remove the HDD, put into another system - virus scan using Symantec CE, AVG
> Malware 7.5, NOD32, F-Prot (all current) - No virus found
> Checked technet - followed the 3 suggestions - no change
> Installed new RAM - no change
> Replaced video card - no change
> repair install of Windows - no change
> Delete Explorer.exe & Iexplore.exe, repair install of Windows - no change.
> Hiren's 9 & UBCD 411 both show all hardware is good
>
> System is NOT part of a Domain
> All external devices have been disconnected - only Monitor, Keyboard/mouse
> are currently connected.
>
> If you have had a similar problem & fixed it, please let me know.
>
>
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 7:48 am
Post subject: Re: No icons, no desktop, taskbar - Win XP pro [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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OOPS - Sorry.
Never read your post fully.
Please disregard
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(It's just a name)
"Newbie Coder" <newbiecoder.DeleteThis@spammeplease.com> wrote in message
news:%23LzLUGZ4HHA.4584@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> JD Sr,
>
> Is Explorer running?
>
> CTRL + ALT + DEL
>
> Run NEW TASK 'explorer' (without quotes) & press ENTER
>
> Has it returned then?
>
> Post back result, please
>
> --
> Newbie Coder
> (It's just a name)
>
>
>
> "JDSr" <hwarray.DeleteThis@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:uYLwAxT4HHA.748@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> > If anybody KNOWS how to fix, please post.
> >
> > Hardware:
> > Pentium 4 - GHz
> > 1 Gig RAM - Kingston 333 matched kit
> > Win XP pro
> > Win updates current as of about 3 weeks ago
> >
> >
> > Background:
> > System was running normally 2 days ago. Started the PC in the morning,
> > appears to start normally, login with user name & password - I get a
> > background, but nothing else.
> > Mouse moves the pointer, but right click does not work.
> > No Icons, No Start Button, No Task Bar.
> > ctrl-alt-del brings up Task Manager.
> > Starting Explorer as a new task - the start bar flashes on for about 1
> > second, then is gone.
> >
> > I have tried:
> > safe mode - no change
> > last good config - no change
> > msconfig, uncheck all but essential in all tabs - no change
> > chkdsk - no errors found
> > Made sure that no Firewalls were running (MS or third party)
> > Uninstalled my antivirus (NAV 2006) - no change
> > Seagate Tools & OnTrack - No HDD errors, No data errors
> > remove the HDD, put into another system - virus scan using Symantec CE, AVG
> > Malware 7.5, NOD32, F-Prot (all current) - No virus found
> > Checked technet - followed the 3 suggestions - no change
> > Installed new RAM - no change
> > Replaced video card - no change
> > repair install of Windows - no change
> > Delete Explorer.exe & Iexplore.exe, repair install of Windows - no change.
> > Hiren's 9 & UBCD 411 both show all hardware is good
> >
> > System is NOT part of a Domain
> > All external devices have been disconnected - only Monitor, Keyboard/mouse
> > are currently connected.
> >
> > If you have had a similar problem & fixed it, please let me know.
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 10:04 am
Post subject: Re: No icons, no desktop, taskbar - Win XP pro [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
is set to 0. Just for fun I set it to 1, rebooted. Set it to 0 & rebooted
again, No Change.
Downloaded & ran http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm , Program
was run while logged in as Administrator, appeared to run properly, got a
message about restarting Windows Shell & a "Program has finished" window.
Restarted - No Change - No Taskbar, No Icons, No Right Click. My background
is there & if I start & minimize several programs from Run New Task, I can
get to them via alt-tab. Except (of course) for Explorer & Iexplore, which
appear to start & run for approx 1 second & do not show up in Processes for
more than a second or 2.
Any Ideas . . . . . . Anybody?
"Devil_Himself" <DevilHimself.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:06365C4C-FB7C-48FA-9E41-ACCE5FE71F1C@microsoft.com...
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>
> "JDSr" wrote:
>
>> If anybody KNOWS how to fix, please post.
>>
>> Hardware:
>> Pentium 4 - GHz
>> 1 Gig RAM - Kingston 333 matched kit
>> Win XP pro
>> Win updates current as of about 3 weeks ago
>>
>>
>> Background:
>> System was running normally 2 days ago. Started the PC in the morning,
>> appears to start normally, login with user name & password - I get a
>> background, but nothing else.
>> Mouse moves the pointer, but right click does not work.
>> No Icons, No Start Button, No Task Bar.
>> ctrl-alt-del brings up Task Manager.
>> Starting Explorer as a new task - the start bar flashes on for about 1
>> second, then is gone.
>>
>> I have tried:
>> safe mode - no change
>> last good config - no change
>> msconfig, uncheck all but essential in all tabs - no change
>> chkdsk - no errors found
>> Made sure that no Firewalls were running (MS or third party)
>> Uninstalled my antivirus (NAV 2006) - no change
>> Seagate Tools & OnTrack - No HDD errors, No data errors
>> remove the HDD, put into another system - virus scan using Symantec CE,
>> AVG
>> Malware 7.5, NOD32, F-Prot (all current) - No virus found
>> Checked technet - followed the 3 suggestions - no change
>> Installed new RAM - no change
>> Replaced video card - no change
>> repair install of Windows - no change
>> Delete Explorer.exe & Iexplore.exe, repair install of Windows - no
>> change.
>> Hiren's 9 & UBCD 411 both show all hardware is good
>>
>> System is NOT part of a Domain
>> All external devices have been disconnected - only Monitor,
>> Keyboard/mouse
>> are currently connected.
>>
>> If you have had a similar problem & fixed it, please let me know.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>
> Start >> Run >> Regedit
>
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
>
> HideIcons should be set to 0 |
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 1:34 pm
Post subject: Re: No icons, no desktop, taskbar - Win XP pro [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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JDSr wrote:
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
> is set to 0. Just for fun I set it to 1, rebooted. Set it to 0 & rebooted
> again, No Change.
>
> Downloaded & ran http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm , Program
> was run while logged in as Administrator, appeared to run properly, got a
> message about restarting Windows Shell & a "Program has finished" window.
> Restarted - No Change - No Taskbar, No Icons, No Right Click. My background
> is there & if I start & minimize several programs from Run New Task, I can
> get to them via alt-tab. Except (of course) for Explorer & Iexplore, which
> appear to start & run for approx 1 second & do not show up in Processes for
> more than a second or 2.
>
> Any Ideas . . . . . . Anybody?
>
>
> "Devil_Himself" <DevilHimself.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:06365C4C-FB7C-48FA-9E41-ACCE5FE71F1C@microsoft.com...
>>
>> "JDSr" wrote:
>>
>>> If anybody KNOWS how to fix, please post.
>>>
>>> Hardware:
>>> Pentium 4 - GHz
>>> 1 Gig RAM - Kingston 333 matched kit
>>> Win XP pro
>>> Win updates current as of about 3 weeks ago
>>>
>>>
>>> Background:
>>> System was running normally 2 days ago. Started the PC in the morning,
>>> appears to start normally, login with user name & password - I get a
>>> background, but nothing else.
>>> Mouse moves the pointer, but right click does not work.
>>> No Icons, No Start Button, No Task Bar.
>>> ctrl-alt-del brings up Task Manager.
>>> Starting Explorer as a new task - the start bar flashes on for about 1
>>> second, then is gone.
>>>
>>> I have tried:
>>> safe mode - no change
>>> last good config - no change
>>> msconfig, uncheck all but essential in all tabs - no change
>>> chkdsk - no errors found
>>> Made sure that no Firewalls were running (MS or third party)
>>> Uninstalled my antivirus (NAV 2006) - no change
>>> Seagate Tools & OnTrack - No HDD errors, No data errors
>>> remove the HDD, put into another system - virus scan using Symantec CE,
>>> AVG
>>> Malware 7.5, NOD32, F-Prot (all current) - No virus found
>>> Checked technet - followed the 3 suggestions - no change
>>> Installed new RAM - no change
>>> Replaced video card - no change
>>> repair install of Windows - no change
>>> Delete Explorer.exe & Iexplore.exe, repair install of Windows - no
>>> change.
>>> Hiren's 9 & UBCD 411 both show all hardware is good
>>>
>>> System is NOT part of a Domain
>>> All external devices have been disconnected - only Monitor,
>>> Keyboard/mouse
>>> are currently connected.
>>>
>>> If you have had a similar problem & fixed it, please let me know.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>>
>> Start >> Run >> Regedit
>>
>> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
>>
>> HideIcons should be set to 0
Have you tried this?
SFC /SCANNOW
In Safe Mode, run MSCONFIG and disable everything starting from there.
Reboot, does that help?
Could the hard drive be damaged? In MSConfig, set it to run CHKDSK, reboot.
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 1:34 pm
Post subject: Re: No icons, no desktop, taskbar - Win XP pro [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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MSCONFIG has everything disabled.
Ran SFC /SCANNOW - took about 20 to run, no errors, no messages, could not
find a logfile.
Rebooted - No Change.
>
> Have you tried this?
>
> SFC /SCANNOW
>
> In Safe Mode, run MSCONFIG and disable everything starting from there.
> Reboot, does that help?
>
> Could the hard drive be damaged? In MSConfig, set it to run CHKDSK,
> reboot.
>
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 3:45 pm
Post subject: Re: No icons, no desktop, taskbar - Win XP pro [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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JDSr wrote:
> MSCONFIG has everything disabled.
> Ran SFC /SCANNOW - took about 20 to run, no errors, no messages, could not
> find a logfile.
> Rebooted - No Change.
>
>
>> Have you tried this?
>>
>> SFC /SCANNOW
>>
>> In Safe Mode, run MSCONFIG and disable everything starting from there.
>> Reboot, does that help?
>>
>> Could the hard drive be damaged? In MSConfig, set it to run CHKDSK,
>> reboot.
Try launching Explorer.exe from Task Manager, and see if it gives you an
error.
If it gives you the "Explorer.exe has encountered a problem" error, look
in the "Click Here" information for a Mod Name; that file is causing
your problems. Please report back with what you find.
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 3:45 pm
Post subject: Re: No icons, no desktop, taskbar - Win XP pro [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Elmo" <elmogeek.TakeThisOut@iglou.invalid> wrote in message
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> JDSr wrote:
>> MSCONFIG has everything disabled.
>> Ran SFC /SCANNOW - took about 20 to run, no errors, no messages, could
>> not find a logfile.
>> Rebooted - No Change.
>>
>>
>>> Have you tried this?
>>>
>>> SFC /SCANNOW
>>>
>>> In Safe Mode, run MSCONFIG and disable everything starting from there.
>>> Reboot, does that help?
>>>
>>> Could the hard drive be damaged? In MSConfig, set it to run CHKDSK,
>>> reboot.
>
> Try launching Explorer.exe from Task Manager, and see if it gives you an
> error.
>
> If it gives you the "Explorer.exe has encountered a problem" error, look
> in the "Click Here" information for a Mod Name; that file is causing your
> problems. Please report back with what you find.
>
> --
> Joe =o)
From Previous
> Restarted - No Change - No Taskbar, No Icons, No Right Click. My
> background is there & if I start & minimize several programs from Run New
> Task, I can get to them via alt-tab. Except (of course) for Explorer &
> Iexplore, which appear to start & run for approx 1 second & do not show up
> in Processes for more than a second or 2. No errors are displayed.
In addition I have tried:
> safe mode - no change
> last good config - no change
> msconfig, uncheck all but essential in all tabs - no change
> chkdsk /f - no errors found
> Made sure that no Firewalls were running (MS or third party)
> Uninstalled my antivirus (NAV 2006) - no change
> Seagate Tools & OnTrack (Long Test on both) - No HDD errors, No data
> errors - PASS 100%- Drive is a Seagate Barracuda ATA 133 7200 rpm
> remove the HDD, put into another system - virus scan using Symantec CE,
> AVG Malware 7.5, NOD32, F-Prot (all current) - No virus found
> Checked TechNet - followed the 3 suggestions - no change
> Installed new RAM - no change
> Replaced video card - no change
> repair install of Windows - no change
> Delete Explorer.exe & Iexplore.exe, repair install of Windows - no change.
> Hiren's 9 & UBCD 411 both show all hardware is good
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> Line 195 Right
Downloaded & ran the fix, got the "fix has been installed" message.
Rebooted - no change.
> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
HideIcons should be set to 0
Just for fun I set it to 1, rebooted. Set it to 0 & rebooted again, No
Change.
Downloaded & ran http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm , Program
was run while logged in as Administrator, appeared to run properly, got a
message about restarting Windows Shell & a "Program has finished" window.
Restarted - No Change - No Taskbar, No Icons, No Right Click. My background
is there.
In short, I've done the simple stuff - That I can think of.
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 4:49 am
Post subject: Re: No icons, no desktop, taskbar - Win XP pro [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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JDSr wrote:
> "Elmo" <elmogeek.DeleteThis@iglou.invalid> wrote in message
> news:OQoAuNs4HHA.1164@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> JDSr wrote:
>>> MSCONFIG has everything disabled.
>>> Ran SFC /SCANNOW - took about 20 to run, no errors, no messages, could
>>> not find a logfile.
>>> Rebooted - No Change.
>>>
>>>
>>>> Have you tried this?
>>>>
>>>> SFC /SCANNOW
>>>>
>>>> In Safe Mode, run MSCONFIG and disable everything starting from there.
>>>> Reboot, does that help?
>>>>
>>>> Could the hard drive be damaged? In MSConfig, set it to run CHKDSK,
>>>> reboot.
>> Try launching Explorer.exe from Task Manager, and see if it gives you an
>> error.
>>
>> If it gives you the "Explorer.exe has encountered a problem" error, look
>> in the "Click Here" information for a Mod Name; that file is causing your
>> problems. Please report back with what you find.
>>
>> --
>> Joe =o)
>
> From Previous
>
>> Restarted - No Change - No Taskbar, No Icons, No Right Click. My
>> background is there & if I start & minimize several programs from Run New
>> Task, I can get to them via alt-tab. Except (of course) for Explorer &
>> Iexplore, which appear to start & run for approx 1 second & do not show up
>> in Processes for more than a second or 2. No errors are displayed.
>
> In addition I have tried:
>> safe mode - no change
>> last good config - no change
>> msconfig, uncheck all but essential in all tabs - no change
>> chkdsk /f - no errors found
>> Made sure that no Firewalls were running (MS or third party)
>> Uninstalled my antivirus (NAV 2006) - no change
>> Seagate Tools & OnTrack (Long Test on both) - No HDD errors, No data
>> errors - PASS 100%- Drive is a Seagate Barracuda ATA 133 7200 rpm
>> remove the HDD, put into another system - virus scan using Symantec CE,
>> AVG Malware 7.5, NOD32, F-Prot (all current) - No virus found
>> Checked TechNet - followed the 3 suggestions - no change
>> Installed new RAM - no change
>> Replaced video card - no change
>> repair install of Windows - no change
>> Delete Explorer.exe & Iexplore.exe, repair install of Windows - no change.
>> Hiren's 9 & UBCD 411 both show all hardware is good
>
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>> Line 195 Right
> Downloaded & ran the fix, got the "fix has been installed" message.
> Rebooted - no change.
>
>> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
> HideIcons should be set to 0
>
> Just for fun I set it to 1, rebooted. Set it to 0 & rebooted again, No
> Change.
>
> Downloaded & ran http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm , Program
> was run while logged in as Administrator, appeared to run properly, got a
> message about restarting Windows Shell & a "Program has finished" window.
> Restarted - No Change - No Taskbar, No Icons, No Right Click. My background
> is there.
>
> In short, I've done the simple stuff - That I can think of.
>
> I need to avoid a reload if at all possible. Thanks.
If you don't have an OEM install, a repair install should be
non-destructive. I'm not suggesting you need to repair install yet
though. Try looking through a Google Groups search for other
suggestions first. That's where I get my ideas.. Change the parameters
of the search to narrow, or increase the amount of posts:
http://groups.google.com/groups/search?q=desktop+taskbar+missing&qt_s=...rch+Gro
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 7:57 am
Post subject: Re: No icons, no desktop, taskbar - Win XP pro [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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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.
Restore the Taskbar to Default Functionality (Line 164)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Taskbar Is Missing When You Log On to Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q318027
If your taskbar has disappeared from the desktop or becomes hidden when you
move your cursor near, it may be due to a corrupt registry key.
Close any open desktop and taskbar applications, then open your registry and
find the key below.
Delete the entire "StuckRects" key, or "StuckRects2" for Windows 2000/XP,
and reboot.
Run this edit, then reboot. When Windows restarts the taskbar should be set
back to a default working state.
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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)
Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
"JDSr" <hwarray.RemoveThis@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> If anybody KNOWS how to fix, please post.
>
> Hardware:
> Pentium 4 - GHz
> 1 Gig RAM - Kingston 333 matched kit
> Win XP pro
> Win updates current as of about 3 weeks ago
>
>
> Background:
> System was running normally 2 days ago. Started the PC in the morning,
> appears to start normally, login with user name & password - I get a
> background, but nothing else.
> Mouse moves the pointer, but right click does not work.
> No Icons, No Start Button, No Task Bar.
> ctrl-alt-del brings up Task Manager.
> Starting Explorer as a new task - the start bar flashes on for about 1
> second, then is gone.
>
> I have tried:
> safe mode - no change
> last good config - no change
> msconfig, uncheck all but essential in all tabs - no change
> chkdsk - no errors found
> Made sure that no Firewalls were running (MS or third party)
> Uninstalled my antivirus (NAV 2006) - no change
> Seagate Tools & OnTrack - No HDD errors, No data errors
> remove the HDD, put into another system - virus scan using Symantec CE,
> AVG Malware 7.5, NOD32, F-Prot (all current) - No virus found
> Checked technet - followed the 3 suggestions - no change
> Installed new RAM - no change
> Replaced video card - no change
> repair install of Windows - no change
> Delete Explorer.exe & Iexplore.exe, repair install of Windows - no change.
> Hiren's 9 & UBCD 411 both show all hardware is good
>
> System is NOT part of a Domain
> All external devices have been disconnected - only Monitor, Keyboard/mouse
> are currently connected.
>
> If you have had a similar problem & fixed it, please let me know.
>
>
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(Msg. 15) Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 8:38 am
Post subject: Re: No icons, no desktop, taskbar - Win XP pro [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Greetings JDSr
My son's computer has the exact same symptoms that you describe. One
difference is we run Win XP home Ed.
Have you found a cure to this problem?? From what I read none of the kind
advice worked.
Thanks
DG
"JDSr" wrote:
>
> "Elmo" <elmogeek RemoveThis @iglou.invalid> wrote in message
> news:OQoAuNs4HHA.1164@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> > JDSr wrote:
> >> MSCONFIG has everything disabled.
> >> Ran SFC /SCANNOW - took about 20 to run, no errors, no messages, could
> >> not find a logfile.
> >> Rebooted - No Change.
> >>
> >>
> >>> Have you tried this?
> >>>
> >>> SFC /SCANNOW
> >>>
> >>> In Safe Mode, run MSCONFIG and disable everything starting from there.
> >>> Reboot, does that help?
> >>>
> >>> Could the hard drive be damaged? In MSConfig, set it to run CHKDSK,
> >>> reboot.
> >
> > Try launching Explorer.exe from Task Manager, and see if it gives you an
> > error.
> >
> > If it gives you the "Explorer.exe has encountered a problem" error, look
> > in the "Click Here" information for a Mod Name; that file is causing your
> > problems. Please report back with what you find.
> >
> > --
> > Joe =o)
>
> From Previous
>
> > Restarted - No Change - No Taskbar, No Icons, No Right Click. My
> > background is there & if I start & minimize several programs from Run New
> > Task, I can get to them via alt-tab. Except (of course) for Explorer &
> > Iexplore, which appear to start & run for approx 1 second & do not show up
> > in Processes for more than a second or 2. No errors are displayed.
>
> In addition I have tried:
> > safe mode - no change
> > last good config - no change
> > msconfig, uncheck all but essential in all tabs - no change
> > chkdsk /f - no errors found
> > Made sure that no Firewalls were running (MS or third party)
> > Uninstalled my antivirus (NAV 2006) - no change
> > Seagate Tools & OnTrack (Long Test on both) - No HDD errors, No data
> > errors - PASS 100%- Drive is a Seagate Barracuda ATA 133 7200 rpm
> > remove the HDD, put into another system - virus scan using Symantec CE,
> > AVG Malware 7.5, NOD32, F-Prot (all current) - No virus found
> > Checked TechNet - followed the 3 suggestions - no change
> > Installed new RAM - no change
> > Replaced video card - no change
> > repair install of Windows - no change
> > Delete Explorer.exe & Iexplore.exe, repair install of Windows - no change.
> > Hiren's 9 & UBCD 411 both show all hardware is good
>
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> > Line 195 Right
> Downloaded & ran the fix, got the "fix has been installed" message.
> Rebooted - no change.
>
> > Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
> HideIcons should be set to 0
>
> Just for fun I set it to 1, rebooted. Set it to 0 & rebooted again, No
> Change.
>
> Downloaded & ran http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm , Program
> was run while logged in as Administrator, appeared to run properly, got a
> message about restarting Windows Shell & a "Program has finished" window.
> Restarted - No Change - No Taskbar, No Icons, No Right Click. My background
> is there.
>
> In short, I've done the simple stuff - That I can think of.
>
> I need to avoid a reload if at all possible. Thanks.
>
>
> |
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