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• The desktop icons and taskbar disappear when windows has finished starting - any of the usual things help

  I have a Windows XP Home Edition with a breath main card computer.  Replaced the Board, PS and other items.  Then re-activated windows and everything was fine.  Until the last moment, I rebooted after activating it.  I have the problem that I have seen posted in a bit.  When Windows has finished initializing all the desktop icons and task bar etc. disappear.  Nothing works.

  I can bring up the Task Manager and manually run programs, etc.

  Believe me when I say I spent reviewing EACH reference to this problem... Yes 5 days and counting... Tried them all.

  I also tried a repair of windows in place which ends without any problem (twice)... but still no icons or taskbar.  I also ran several controls of virus, including one for the virus, which is usually the cause of this problem.  (fsnimda3.exe), I tried all the ideas in another thread (page 9) and many other institutions.  Before I did the reconstruction of the material I've cloned the original hard drive and have used the disc cloned juggling his original for the back.  Even tried to reinstall the old disk and do a comparison of sector by sector, in the case where my cloning process missed something.  In the 30 years I've been in the computer business I have never had a re - format a hard drive to solve a problem.  BUT I think it will break my record.

  I'm doing this as a favor for a friend.  But at this point our friendship is really put to the test

  Hello

  This thread has been created in wrong forum; Microsoft moderation team has moved this thread to the system repair and recovery forum.

• Lack of the desktop icons and taskbar with Windows Xp on my Toshiba laptop, try to install windows XP Sp2 without disc

  I have a Toshiba laptop with windows XP SP2 installed. Now, all of my desktop icons and the taskbar may not be seen (hidden)

  Attempt to clean for result of virus... > no virus
  Tried creating new user... > the same

  The Explorer.exe file does not load at startup.

  Running in SafeMode... > no change

  Trying to repair XP and he says... > blue screen

  Tried to Format and reinstall Windows XP sp2... > NOT found HDD

  Tried Msconfig and disable the process running everything except Microsoft... > no results

  I tried to do all the things described in the Article ID: 318027
  What other thigs should I try? Help, please

  Check this box:

  http://www.kellys-Korner-XP.com/xp_tweaks.htm

  Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
  http://www.kellys-Korner-XP.com/taskbarplus! .htm

  Line #195 "restore desktop icons and taskbar."
  http://www.kellys-Korner-XP.com/xp_tweaks.htm

• Windows 7 64 bit, start slowing down, the desktop icons and taskbar of loading very slowly since last week!

  so first, I'll start with my system features:

  Reference Dell Xps15z
  Intel Core i7 - 2640M to 2.8 ghz
  NVIDIA GT525M 2 GB
  8 GB RAM
  Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1 64-bit
  Samsung PM830 SSD 2.5 "7 GB 218, 42 GB of free
  My laptop is now just a year and plays well outside some blue screen errors that have been fixed. The question now is time to start being significantly slower, especially the loading of the office. It takes 15 seconds to the password screen, to 45 seconds to reach the office and another 45 seconds to the taskbar, icons and things on the desktop to load. What is unusual is that during this black screen, my mouse is displayed, as well as for Advanced System Care 6 performance monitor (I doubt that this is the problem as I had installed for some time). I did the troubleshooting on mine and removed about half of my program without success. I also checked the health and performance of my SSD with SSD and SSD life and both seem to be very positive. I did not any changes to the Bios because I don't want to reinstall my OS and I'm not really sure on workarounds.
  I tried also to the difficulty of the task of explorer.exe, by checking the value of shell in the registry and it is correct, that it just load slowly at the start and each time I kill and then open it again in the Task Manager. Therefore, I think that my main problem is with explorer.exe loading slowly for some reason, I also removed some desktop icons and taskbar, although I doubt that it makes much difference.
  I've also done many scans with malware bytes pro and hitman pro, there is no virus on my computer.
  I appreciate any help, as it is very inconvenient for my more than 90 seconds start time, when he was about 20 when the laptop was new.
  Thank you very much for your help!
  P.S. I have about 60 GB of games installed on my pc via steam, if it makes a difference to delete some

  When my Windows 7 is slow to start, I do the following:

  Start, then in the search box, type of race. In run, type "msconfig"(sans guillemets), and then click OK. ""
  In the general tab, make sure that selective startup is selected.
  Under Selective startup, clear the check box load startup items.
  Then go to the Startup tab and disable everything except software antivirus and important such as the microsoft. In addition, DO NOT disable any program that you do not recognize.
  This will disable any unnecessary background programs and prevent to launch at startup.
  NOTE: you can still start programs even if they do not start at startup. For example, your favorite game is one of them, and you the disabled. Now, the game does not start at startup, but if you click on the game icon later, it will always start, except maybe a bit slower when it starts. Basically, you are delaying the start of programmes which does not need to start at startup, you move a part of the start-up BACK period. The only programs that you do not disable is programs that actually need to start (like if it starts your computer will blow or something similar).

• Why the sound icons and network disappeared from my taskbar?

  After the last update, Miss me the network icons and the sound of my taskbar notifications area. Why? How to make a comeback?

  Use this tutorial:

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/106787-notification-area-system-icons.html

  Go straiht until three method...

  #2 for Volume

  (B) to activate the Volume - icon Enable_Volume.reg< click="" to="">

  #3 for the network

  (B) to activate the icon network - Enable_Network.reg< click="" to="">

  Then follow the instructions from #5 to #9.

  Make sure you restart the computer in order to complete the procedures.

• most of my Windows 8 desktop icons and programs disappeared

  About 20 GB, programs and files located on my desktop Windows 8 have disappeared. There are several empty folders always on the desktop with all icons and programs into them now gone. I've never seen anything like that in all my years with PC and Mac. I see all the icons and the folder disappears somehow but it's like 95% of them from my desktop Windows 8 watch now 2.05 MB 20 GB before vs. The good thing is that there was no important personal data on my desk because they are on a separate with the external backup drive.

  Hey Joe,

  1. don't you perform all tasks as Refresh\Reset?

  2. is it a security software installed on your computer?

  This problem may occur because of virus.

  I suggest you to use the Microsoft Safety Scanner and check if there is no virus.

  Microsoft Safety Scanner: http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  
  Note: the Microsoft Safety Scanner expires 10 days after being downloaded. To restart a scan with the latest definitions of anti-malware, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again. The data files that are infected can be cleaned by removing the file completely, which means that there is a risk of data loss.

  I suggest you to check the folder settings.

  Windows 8 how: 19. Drives, folders and show hidden files

  I suggest you to search program or a particular folder and check if you are able to access the same.

  How to search for a file or an App

  Keep us updated on the status of the issue.

• Icons and taskbar

  All the icons on my desktop and my entire task bar disappeared completely. I tried right click but nothing happens no matter what I do. I have just my wallpaper with nothing on it.

  What can I do?

  All the icons on my desktop and my entire task bar disappeared completely. I tried right click but nothing happens no matter what I do. I have just my wallpaper with nothing on it.

  What can I do?

  Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete all > select Task Manager > file > click New task (run...) > in the Open box, type explore> OK

  Is back on the taskbar?
  If so, make sure that you "lock the taskbar" by right-clicking in an open space of the taskbar > click 'lock the taskbar '.

  For the benefits of others looking for answers, please mark as answer suggestion if it solves your problem.

• IdeaPad Yoga 13 - flashing icons and taskbar

  I have a Lenova IdeaPad Yoga 13 and updated since Windows 8.1 for Windows 10. Everything works fine apart from the icons flashing in the bar of tasks and above the taskbar. The flashing seems to start when I move the slider autour, but in any particular situation. I can stop the blinking clicking pad mouse or wireless laptop. Has anyone else had this problem and solved? Windows 10 works fine apart from that.

  Here is the link to the answer we found we it have done just that and no more flickering. Hope this works for you, too.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_10-performance/Lenovo-Yoga-2-Pro-slow-in-Ta...

• I don't have the desktop, no start menu item icons and taskbar shows hourglass after you start. Can't do anything except in safe mode. Help!

  I have a dell Inspiron with windows xp. When I started the computer this morning, I pass the windows startup screen and then just get an empty office and no start menu icons. The taskbar are also disabled in me showing only an hourglass.

  I restarted the computer in safe mode and run malwarebytes which found 1 infected file which I deleted it. Unfortunately this has not solved the problem.
  For any help or suggestion would be welcome. I cannot function in atm safe mode but obviously limited in what I can do.

  Thank you for your reply Syed. Since I posted the request, I took my machine an outlet Center supported local PC and he was diagnosed with a faulty hard drive. So, I now have a new hard drive prescription (and a couple of days of work re - install everything to hope).

• Icons and toolbars disappear

  My computer seems to start well, but after all it load the toolbar and all icons disappear without apparent reason and the only command that works is ctrl alt del. I ran two different updates anti virus and it did not help. I can run in safe mode still very well. What should I do next?

  Hello

  Sorry I posted the troubleshooter in Windows 7 instead of the version of Vista. It has been modified
  in the answer above.

  You can do a repair disk of Vista on any computer running XP, Vista or Windows 7, including your
  If you can access it. Try Mode safe mode with networking - repeatedly, press F8 that you start.

  If necessary the original OEM disks can be purchased manufacturer system good markets since you already own
  Windows.

  I hope this helps and happy holidays!

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• Win 8 (Pro) - Questions on program files, the desktop icon and taskbar

  Hello

  I just upgraded successfully Win 7 (home) to Win 8 (Pro).

  I have a few questions in mind:

  Q1: A program icon can be PIN to the taskbar and desktop at the same time?

  Q2: Under Win 7, user can easily see all installed programs by clicking on all programs in the Start Menu and select no matter what and copy and paste it on the desktop or PIN to the taskbar task, but under Win 8, I could not find this feature. CAB user to access the program to install all at the same time? Or the user needs to type the name of the program to the search box one by one? How to pin it in the Start Menu Win 8 on the desktop instead?

  Appreciate someone could help me in this area.

  Thank you

  First question: Yes, of course.  You can place an icon where you want. Desktop, taskbar, start screen, at the same time.

  Second Question:

  The start of Windows 8 has a screen view "all programs" similar to the former in Windows 7 (except the new is full screen).  To get her on Windows 8, right click on an empty spot.  If you have Windows 8.1 update, which makes it easier to find by putting an arrow at the bottom of the main screen.

  To take an icon from the start menu or the list of applications and put them on your desktop, right click, choose "Open file location" and then copy / paste the icon on the desktop.

• Why some of my desktop icons and taskbar are blurred

  some ondesktop and task bar icons are blurred

  Hi Anthonyrodak,

  ·         Did you do changes on the computer before the show?

  Follow the suggestions below for a possible solution:

  Method 1: You can run Microsoft fix mentioned article and check if the problem still persists.

  Difficulty of broken desktop shortcuts and common system maintenance tasks

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/system_maintenance_for_windows/en-us

   

  Method 2: You can also view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base and check.

   

  Icons in the notification area become distorted or fuzzy in Windows XP and Windows 2000

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/836212

  Let us know if that helps.

• Pavilion F9E45A NOtebook: icons and applications disappeared

  Install the desktop computer software of HP Print has stopped responding.  I have no icons or apps, basically, I can't do anything!  Not sure what the best way to restart.

  Go to the desktop and right-click anywhere, and then click Show Desktop icons

• The desktop icons and taskbar are at least three minutes to load when I start the computer.

  Original title: problem with the desktop icons

  All of a sudden when I start my computer, the icons on the desktop and icons at the bottom of the clock of the take at least three minutes to load, and before that time, they used to load in a few seconds.  Also, I have no problem with the computer start.  Any help to solve this problem will be greatly appreciated.

  According to the specifications of your system, hard drives on your system are disks IDE (not the SATA drives).

  Sometimes the Interface IDE mode can change from DMA mode to PIO mode and when that happens, things sudden. run very slowly, but it is easy to check and adjust if you need to.

  Here's how:

  If you are using IDE drives, use Device Manager to check the channel Transfer Mode IDE is set to something like DMA if available (depends on your hardware) and the slow PIO mode.
    
  Don't forget: PIO is the slowest, DMA is faster.

  It is easy to check and usually easy to fix and the mode would not have changed in itself, so if she changed to PIO, change it to DMA, and then understand why it changed and fix it.

  To launch the Device Manager console, click Start, run and enter in the box:

  %SystemRoot%\System32\devmgmt.msc

  Click OK.

  Expand the section controller IDE / ATA to see your IDE channels. Each right click and choose Properties for each channel that has a tab advanced settings, determine the Transfer Mode. There are usually 4 channels to check in a desktop computer, maybe less for laptops.

  Faster selection will always be a kind of selection DMA (usually: DMA DMA5, UDMA, etc.).  If it is PIO, change it to DMA.
    
  If you are unsure of what you see after return of help and advice.
    
  If you make settings, restart and check the settings again to make sure that any change stick.
    
  What may have caused the change?
    
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/817472

• In Windows XP Home edition, my desktop icons and toolbar disappeared, I don't even have a screen saver. All I get is my pointer. Unable to get anything with the cont-alt-del or right click. No Task Manager, nothing! Any suggestions?

  1. HELPIdeas:
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  • Recent changes to your computer
  • What you have already tried to solve the problem

  Remember - this is a public forum so never post private information such as numbers of mail or telephone!

  Hello tfortexas, welcome.

  I recommend to try this:

  1 turn off your computer completely
  2. turn on the system and start immediately by pressing the "F8" key until you reach a multiboot menu
  3. Select "Safe Mode with network" in the list
  4. wait until it boots into Windows. This may take a few minutes

  ---
  Once in Windows
  ---

  1. click on START
  2. click on "all programs".
  3. click on "Accessories".
  4. click on "system tools."
  5. click on "system restore."

  6 follow the prompts shown to restore your system to a date before the problem started. Although the system restore does not target the personal data, it is recommended that you back up all data such as music, photos and documents in case something is not bad.

  Let us know,

  Thank you!

  Ryan Thieman
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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