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.

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