Jo, wipe clean and start over. You should create a slipstreamed WinXP +
SP2 CD. To do that check here
http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp2_cd.htm
"Jo" wrote in message
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After clean installation I downloaded all updates for XP Pro, including
SP2.
Problem: when I boot the PC it goes to where I can see the background, but
no icons or the taskbar appears. I restored it to the previous day, but
tha only works for a day and then its the same story.
Please help