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no icons, no start, only desktop wallpaper ?


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I've had this issue for a few weeks now. I'm running Windows XP and when any user name is chosen, the wallpaper is the only image on my computer screen. I've tried task manager and running a new file of explorer. Nothing happens. I can't connect to the internet, can't do anything other than move my mouse around on the wallpaper background. I don't have the backup CD to restore my windows either and anything I've tried this far has failed to restore my computer to it's settings. I can't restore to an earlier storage point. The computer says it doesn't have one.

Is there anyway I can manually restore it to it's originial factory settings? I'd really appreciate any helpful hints because this is driving us crazy LOL!

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itsonlyme 		This has been an issue for a long time and not addressed.
Boot in 'Safe Mode' (F5 while Bios is booting on switch-On system).
Then, run windows explorer.
Look in:-
Documents and Settings > User name folder > Desktop folder
Your desktop icons should be there. If not, see if there are other User account folders. Check those.
If they are in the wrong place, copy them all and paste into your Account Desktop Folder. Done.
I also suggest copy to 'All Users'. This is the best place to put general access icons for everyone, eg; Windows Explorer and so on.
As you say there are no Icons at all, 'All Users' may will be empty.
Also check that your User Account has not been 'switched OFF' or 'Expired'.
To do this, while in Safe mode, select Start > Programs > Admin Tools.
Then Computer Management > Local Users and Groups > Users
Right hand side you'll see your account, double click on it to see the settings.
You can set that to 'Password never expires'. Job Done. It should be active on Next Boot-up.
Hope this helps.


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