Explorer ended

[PLZ4543]

While using Task Manager I accidently ended the Explorer task. The start
Menu/Task Bar and desktop icons disappeared. When I logged off the system
saved the current settings. Now when I logon as ANY user including the
NEWUSER I created I get a blank screen only and the Explorer task is not
started.

I would like to know how I can re-set the parameter/s that causes the
Explorer and other items to start at logon.

Thanks

[nass]

"PLZ4543" wrote:

> While using Task Manager I accidently ended the Explorer task. The start
> Menu/Task Bar and desktop icons disappeared. When I logged off the system
> saved the current settings. Now when I logon as ANY user including the
> NEWUSER I created I get a blank screen only and the Explorer task is not
> started.
>
> I would like to know how I can re-set the parameter/s that causes the
> Explorer and other items to start at logon.
>
> Thanks

Try system restore to yesterday say for example by doing this:
Click the set of keys Window + R on your Keyboard in the Run command type
this:
%systemroot%\System32\restore\rstrui.exe. Click [OK] and chose your Restore
Point to the or before you made your changes.
HTH.
Please let us know.
Regards,
nass
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www.nasstec.co.uk

[PLZ4543]

Thanks for you help. I tried the restore but there were no restore points.

Can you help me find out what parameter tells Windows XP to start the
Explorer ?

Thanks, Paul

[nass]

"PLZ4543" wrote:

> Thanks for you help. I tried the restore but there were no restore points.
>
> Can you help me find out what parameter tells Windows XP to start the
> Explorer ?
>
> Thanks, Paul

Hi Paul,
What happen if you Open a Run Command and type in: explorer.exe Click [OK].
Please let me know.
Regards,
nass

[PLZ4543]

am I have run the Exploer.exe from the Task Manager and the taskbar with the
Start botton flash then disappear. I not sure if the Desktop Icons do the
same but I will try to see them and let you know.

Thanks, Paul