Run System Restore with no Start Menu or Desktop

Problem Your computer starts up and shows your desktop background but you do not see the Start menu or any icons on your Desktop. Ideally you would like to run System Restore to Solution Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to bring up the Task Manager. Click File, then New Task (Run…) Type cmd and… Continue reading Run System Restore with no Start Menu or Desktop

Desktop / Start Menu / Taskbar missing

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 It may also be possible to do this on the problem computer: Press Ctrl + Shift… Continue reading Desktop / Start Menu / Taskbar missing