Cannot find task bar (Windows XP) or start button

I can't find the button start or the taskbar on my computer.   I ran antivirus program and in the process must have hidden these.  How can I post because I can't start menu or control panel.  Unable to access by pressing ESC or in safe mode.

Hello

Please support below.  I hope that this information is beneficial.

http://www.Microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/proddocs/en-us/win_tray_hide_taskbar.mspx?mfr=true

Press CTRL + ALT + DELETE (Task Manager) and click New task (run) Explorer.exe file and see what happens (your office should open with the Dowes and icons)

Thank you

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