No ICONs on DESKTOP

[Craig A]

Here is one for you wizards.
This happened to me about a month ago and I reformatted
and started at square one. It just happened again this
morning.
I swear it happened before after an Update was installed
and this morn I got the Media Player update and installed
it. When I rebooted, I have just my Wallpaper, no Icons,
No task bar, nothing, if I right click, I get nothing. I
F8 ed into the Safe Mode and then tried to restore from a
point prior to updates, NOTHING. I mean it just sits there
with NO ICONS no TASK BAR just my wall paper, although the
Screensaver WILL kick in after the proper amount of time.
I am at work and any help would be much appreciated. My
computer is only 16 months old, was expensive and all has
been fine, until recently.
Thanks
Craig

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Xref: kermit microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize:110010

Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm and scroll down to
Item No. 195 (right column), click on "Restore Desktop Icons and
Taskbar".

Install the registry fix, then reboot your computer.

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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"Craig A" > wrote in message:
...

| Here is one for you wizards.
| This happened to me about a month ago and I reformatted
| and started at square one. It just happened again this
| morning.
| I swear it happened before after an Update was installed
| and this morn I got the Media Player update and installed
| it. When I rebooted, I have just my Wallpaper, no Icons,
| No task bar, nothing, if I right click, I get nothing. I
| F8 ed into the Safe Mode and then tried to restore from a
| point prior to updates, NOTHING. I mean it just sits there
| with NO ICONS no TASK BAR just my wall paper, although the
| Screensaver WILL kick in after the proper amount of time.
| I am at work and any help would be much appreciated. My
| computer is only 16 months old, was expensive and all has
| been fine, until recently.
| Thanks
| Craig

[Craig A]

Thanks Carey

What an awesome website you referred me to. I will try
it when I get home. Sounds like it will work.
Thanks again.
Craig

>-----Original Message-----
>Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm and
scroll down to
>Item No. 195 (right column), click on "Restore Desktop
Icons and
>Taskbar".
>
>Install the registry fix, then reboot your computer.
>
>[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]
>
>--
>Carey Frisch
>Microsoft MVP
>Windows XP - Shell/User
>
>Be Smart! Protect your PC!
>http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
>
>----------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------
>
>"Craig A" > wrote in
message:
> ...
>
>| Here is one for you wizards.
>| This happened to me about a month ago and I
reformatted
>| and started at square one. It just happened again this
>| morning.
>| I swear it happened before after an Update was
installed
>| and this morn I got the Media Player update and
installed
>| it. When I rebooted, I have just my Wallpaper, no
Icons,
>| No task bar, nothing, if I right click, I get nothing.
I
>| F8 ed into the Safe Mode and then tried to restore from
a
>| point prior to updates, NOTHING. I mean it just sits
there
>| with NO ICONS no TASK BAR just my wall paper, although
the
>| Screensaver WILL kick in after the proper amount of
time.
>| I am at work and any help would be much appreciated.
My
>| computer is only 16 months old, was expensive and all
has
>| been fine, until recently.
>| Thanks
>| Craig
>.
>

[Kelly]

Thanks, Carey.

Craig,

A have created a small utility that covers that and other Taskbar issues as
well: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

Good luck and keep us posted!

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP

In memory of Robert McGregor (aka Koldbear)
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/winhelp.htm

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com




"Carey Frisch [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
> Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm and scroll down to
> Item No. 195 (right column), click on "Restore Desktop Icons and
> Taskbar".
>
> Install the registry fix, then reboot your computer.
>
> [Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
>
> Be Smart! Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Craig A" > wrote in message:
> ...
>
> | Here is one for you wizards.
> | This happened to me about a month ago and I reformatted
> | and started at square one. It just happened again this
> | morning.
> | I swear it happened before after an Update was installed
> | and this morn I got the Media Player update and installed
> | it. When I rebooted, I have just my Wallpaper, no Icons,
> | No task bar, nothing, if I right click, I get nothing. I
> | F8 ed into the Safe Mode and then tried to restore from a
> | point prior to updates, NOTHING. I mean it just sits there
> | with NO ICONS no TASK BAR just my wall paper, although the
> | Screensaver WILL kick in after the proper amount of time.
> | I am at work and any help would be much appreciated. My
> | computer is only 16 months old, was expensive and all has
> | been fine, until recently.
> | Thanks
> | Craig

[Kelly]

Thanks, Carey.

Craig,

A have created a small utility that covers that and other Taskbar issues as
well: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

Good luck and keep us posted!

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP

In memory of Robert McGregor (aka Koldbear)
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/winhelp.htm

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com




"Carey Frisch [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
> Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm and scroll down to
> Item No. 195 (right column), click on "Restore Desktop Icons and
> Taskbar".
>
> Install the registry fix, then reboot your computer.
>
> [Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
>
> Be Smart! Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Craig A" > wrote in message:
> ...
>
> | Here is one for you wizards.
> | This happened to me about a month ago and I reformatted
> | and started at square one. It just happened again this
> | morning.
> | I swear it happened before after an Update was installed
> | and this morn I got the Media Player update and installed
> | it. When I rebooted, I have just my Wallpaper, no Icons,
> | No task bar, nothing, if I right click, I get nothing. I
> | F8 ed into the Safe Mode and then tried to restore from a
> | point prior to updates, NOTHING. I mean it just sits there
> | with NO ICONS no TASK BAR just my wall paper, although the
> | Screensaver WILL kick in after the proper amount of time.
> | I am at work and any help would be much appreciated. My
> | computer is only 16 months old, was expensive and all has
> | been fine, until recently.
> | Thanks
> | Craig

[Kelly]

Thanks, Carey.

Craig,

A have created a small utility that covers that and other Taskbar issues as
well: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

Good luck and keep us posted!

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP

In memory of Robert McGregor (aka Koldbear)
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/winhelp.htm

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com




"Carey Frisch [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
> Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm and scroll down to
> Item No. 195 (right column), click on "Restore Desktop Icons and
> Taskbar".
>
> Install the registry fix, then reboot your computer.
>
> [Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
>
> Be Smart! Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Craig A" > wrote in message:
> ...
>
> | Here is one for you wizards.
> | This happened to me about a month ago and I reformatted
> | and started at square one. It just happened again this
> | morning.
> | I swear it happened before after an Update was installed
> | and this morn I got the Media Player update and installed
> | it. When I rebooted, I have just my Wallpaper, no Icons,
> | No task bar, nothing, if I right click, I get nothing. I
> | F8 ed into the Safe Mode and then tried to restore from a
> | point prior to updates, NOTHING. I mean it just sits there
> | with NO ICONS no TASK BAR just my wall paper, although the
> | Screensaver WILL kick in after the proper amount of time.
> | I am at work and any help would be much appreciated. My
> | computer is only 16 months old, was expensive and all has
> | been fine, until recently.
> | Thanks
> | Craig

[Kelly]

Thanks, Carey.

Craig,

A have created a small utility that covers that and other Taskbar issues as
well: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

Good luck and keep us posted!

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP

In memory of Robert McGregor (aka Koldbear)
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/winhelp.htm

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com




"Carey Frisch [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
> Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm and scroll down to
> Item No. 195 (right column), click on "Restore Desktop Icons and
> Taskbar".
>
> Install the registry fix, then reboot your computer.
>
> [Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
>
> Be Smart! Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Craig A" > wrote in message:
> ...
>
> | Here is one for you wizards.
> | This happened to me about a month ago and I reformatted
> | and started at square one. It just happened again this
> | morning.
> | I swear it happened before after an Update was installed
> | and this morn I got the Media Player update and installed
> | it. When I rebooted, I have just my Wallpaper, no Icons,
> | No task bar, nothing, if I right click, I get nothing. I
> | F8 ed into the Safe Mode and then tried to restore from a
> | point prior to updates, NOTHING. I mean it just sits there
> | with NO ICONS no TASK BAR just my wall paper, although the
> | Screensaver WILL kick in after the proper amount of time.
> | I am at work and any help would be much appreciated. My
> | computer is only 16 months old, was expensive and all has
> | been fine, until recently.
> | Thanks
> | Craig

[Kelly]

Thanks, Carey.

Craig,

A have created a small utility that covers that and other Taskbar issues as
well: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

Good luck and keep us posted!

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP

In memory of Robert McGregor (aka Koldbear)
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/winhelp.htm

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com




"Carey Frisch [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
> Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm and scroll down to
> Item No. 195 (right column), click on "Restore Desktop Icons and
> Taskbar".
>
> Install the registry fix, then reboot your computer.
>
> [Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
>
> Be Smart! Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Craig A" > wrote in message:
> ...
>
> | Here is one for you wizards.
> | This happened to me about a month ago and I reformatted
> | and started at square one. It just happened again this
> | morning.
> | I swear it happened before after an Update was installed
> | and this morn I got the Media Player update and installed
> | it. When I rebooted, I have just my Wallpaper, no Icons,
> | No task bar, nothing, if I right click, I get nothing. I
> | F8 ed into the Safe Mode and then tried to restore from a
> | point prior to updates, NOTHING. I mean it just sits there
> | with NO ICONS no TASK BAR just my wall paper, although the
> | Screensaver WILL kick in after the proper amount of time.
> | I am at work and any help would be much appreciated. My
> | computer is only 16 months old, was expensive and all has
> | been fine, until recently.
> | Thanks
> | Craig

[Kelly]

Thanks, Carey.

Craig,

A have created a small utility that covers that and other Taskbar issues as
well: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

Good luck and keep us posted!

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP

In memory of Robert McGregor (aka Koldbear)
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/winhelp.htm

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com




"Carey Frisch [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
> Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm and scroll down to
> Item No. 195 (right column), click on "Restore Desktop Icons and
> Taskbar".
>
> Install the registry fix, then reboot your computer.
>
> [Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
>
> Be Smart! Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Craig A" > wrote in message:
> ...
>
> | Here is one for you wizards.
> | This happened to me about a month ago and I reformatted
> | and started at square one. It just happened again this
> | morning.
> | I swear it happened before after an Update was installed
> | and this morn I got the Media Player update and installed
> | it. When I rebooted, I have just my Wallpaper, no Icons,
> | No task bar, nothing, if I right click, I get nothing. I
> | F8 ed into the Safe Mode and then tried to restore from a
> | point prior to updates, NOTHING. I mean it just sits there
> | with NO ICONS no TASK BAR just my wall paper, although the
> | Screensaver WILL kick in after the proper amount of time.
> | I am at work and any help would be much appreciated. My
> | computer is only 16 months old, was expensive and all has
> | been fine, until recently.
> | Thanks
> | Craig

[Kelly]

Thanks, Carey.

Craig,

A have created a small utility that covers that and other Taskbar issues as
well: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

Good luck and keep us posted!

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP

In memory of Robert McGregor (aka Koldbear)
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/winhelp.htm

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com




"Carey Frisch [MVP]" > wrote in message
...
> Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm and scroll down to
> Item No. 195 (right column), click on "Restore Desktop Icons and
> Taskbar".
>
> Install the registry fix, then reboot your computer.
>
> [Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
>
> Be Smart! Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Craig A" > wrote in message:
> ...
>
> | Here is one for you wizards.
> | This happened to me about a month ago and I reformatted
> | and started at square one. It just happened again this
> | morning.
> | I swear it happened before after an Update was installed
> | and this morn I got the Media Player update and installed
> | it. When I rebooted, I have just my Wallpaper, no Icons,
> | No task bar, nothing, if I right click, I get nothing. I
> | F8 ed into the Safe Mode and then tried to restore from a
> | point prior to updates, NOTHING. I mean it just sits there
> | with NO ICONS no TASK BAR just my wall paper, although the
> | Screensaver WILL kick in after the proper amount of time.
> | I am at work and any help would be much appreciated. My
> | computer is only 16 months old, was expensive and all has
> | been fine, until recently.
> | Thanks
> | Craig