Problem
At least one of the following may apply:
- You can not see any Desktop icons.
- You can’t see the Start Menu or taskbar.
- Programs do not appear on the taskbar
Solution
Download and run the following file:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/xp_taskbar_desktop_fixall.vbs
Download and run the following file:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/xp_taskbar_desktop_fixall.vbs
It may also be possible to do this on the problem computer:
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to get to the Task Manager.
- Click File -> New Task (Run…), type in iexplore.exe to bring up Internet Explorer and download the link above.
- Alternatively, save the file above to a USB device and plug it in. Then click New Task (Run…) and navigate to the file to run it.