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• I lost my desktop in Windows XP Home Edition.

  I lost my desktop in Windows XP Home Edition. The only thing on my monitor is my wallpaper. There are no icons, toolbars, task bars, and I can't right click for properties - nothing happens.
  I can access some programs through the Task Manager. But there must be a program, so I can't access my desktop in this way. I ran diagnostic programs, restarted in safe mode and file modified, has tried to return to a good Setup, ran a CHKDSK, used Norton Go-Back and so much, I can't even remember. And my DSL modem is unable to connect to the internet more. Help!

  Hello Numbersgame,

  Thank you for your message.  Try the following:
  Once you have started your computer and sees only the office, press "Ctrl + Alt + Del"
  Select "Task Manager"
  Click "File" > click "new task (run)...". "> type explorer.exe in the field, and then click 'OK '.
  Please let us know if it did or did not help to solve your problem.
  See you soon

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• lost all the images contained in the "my pictures" file on the hard disk while using Windows Live Photo Gallery

  I lost all the images contained in the "my pictures" file on the hard drive.  The files are there but when I open the files they are all empty. It's like some 50 folders and each folder contained about 25 or so images jpg. I lost the using the "windows live photo gallery» I found a thread that someone else has had this problem and only one answer was to check the checkbox 'Show hidden files'. I have done this no luck there. When I open "windows live photo gallery" all records are on the left of the window but empty. I did not send any of these files to the "trash".  Can someone tell me how to recover these?

  You ran the scanner of MS too? It will take some time, but it must be done. If a virus is responsible for it must be nuked before he can ravage any more.

  Send all the pictures? You can still recover these - and get some help course in order to avoid this sort of thing. External hard drives and online storage are worth a small spending to protect valuable files. I also keep the dvd - outdated image files but enough fix if even they can deteriorate over time (but don't we all!)

  Let us know if the scan MS lands anything - run the full scan - it will take time.

  Best - R

• Windows theme does not work (Windows Ultimate), there is no desktop image and photo does not evolve

  Windows theme does not work (Windows Ultimate), there is no desktop image and photo does not evolve, is one knows how to fix this problem

  Hello

  Your Windows passes genuine validation? If your activation session has expired and that windows did not pass the validation, it will not show any visual effect such as background noise, themes etc. It will only show a black screen and at the bottom right of the screen you can see attention.
  Cihan

• my desktop image has ii in landscape mode. How can I change to the portrait. Using Windows XP

  I accidentally hit the keyboard and the image of the desktop screen changed to landscape

  I do not understand your post. You mean the desktop image is that of a landscape and you don't know how to change back or upside down image of the screen? If the latter (which is what I guess you really mean), then Ctrl-Alt up arrow or check the Settings applet display video card or a video card Control Panel applet. MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

• Choice of the desktop image doesn't "stick".

  I would like to change my desktop image every few months. I do not use the option "change images". A photo is great at the time.

  I was not able to get my choice for 'stick' after either restarting, log - you (and back), or stopping and restarting. I don't know if any of my login items could interfere - it seems unlikely, and I could not verify that.

  My Login include Android File Transfer Agent (hidden), join.me Launcher (hidden), (hidden) TotalFinder AdobeResourceSynchronizer and EpsonLowInkReminderAgent (hidden).

  Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

  May be a corrupt .plist.

  Make a backup, preferably 2 backups on 2 separate drives.

  Go to Finder and select your user folder. With this Finder window as the windshield, select Finder/display/display options for presenting or order - J.  When the display options opens, check "show the library folder. This should make your visible user library folder in your user folder.  Select the library. Then go to Preferences/com.apple.finder.plist and com.apple.desktop.plist.  Move the .plists on your desktop.

  Relaunch the Finder by restarting the computer and test. If it works fine, delete the plists from the desktop.

  If the same, return the .plists to where you obtained since, by crushing the latest.

  Thanks to leonie for certain information contained in this.

• Hanging Windows desktop and does not, online or off the power. I have to use the task mgr constantly to "shake" the windows to startin

  Original title: Hello I have an xp pro sp3 dell dimension 2400. Hanging of Windows desktop and does not, online and off.

  Hello I have an xp pro, sp3, the dell dimension 2400. IE 8 for the internet.  I use McAfee through my SP which is AT & T. Windows Office suspended and does not, online or off the power. I have to use the task mgr constantly to "shake up" windows start and sometimes, it doesn't work anymore and I have to restart.

  I have used all sorts of anti-virus programs and can ensure that it is NOT a virus. It is not my regestry, all updates are current. I keep a clean machine.

  I have xp of the process and have nothing wrong.

  Sometimes my icons will disappear out of my office, but always come right away. Other times, I get a message that says stop running this script. a script on this page slows down IE run slowly. It is for the most part on Face Book, BUT sometimes also on other sites, like google mail. Yahoo mail, groups and news.

  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

  Thank you! :>)

  Hello I have an xp pro, sp3, the dell dimension 2400. IE 8 for the internet.  I use McAfee through my SP which is AT & T. Windows Office suspended and does not, online or off the power. I have to use the task mgr constantly to "shake up" windows start and sometimes, it doesn't work anymore and I have to restart.

  I have used all sorts of anti-virus programs and can ensure that it is NOT a virus. It is not my regestry, all updates are current. I keep a clean machine.

  I have xp of the process and have nothing wrong.

  Sometimes my icons will disappear out of my office, but always come right away. Other times, I get a message that says stop running this script. a script on this page slows down IE run slowly. It is for the most part on Face Book, BUT sometimes also on other sites, like google mail. Yahoo mail, groups and news.

  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

  Thank you! :>)

  The image (it back up to an external drive as full image) and reinstall Windows XP, update, drivers and everything.  Install any plugins that you NEED to do all that you see here that the bat hurt.  If the problem no longer exists, something has gone wrong with your system from before (corrupt files or your cleaning is not as complete as you think) and if the problem persists - probably something to do with the material. In all cases, you can return to the image if you wish.

  To the extent wherever it is the registry, I must ask, * how * you have come to this conclusion?  Not that I'm defending something - I was wondering what you did to decide who is not your registry database?  (Side: I agree with you.)

  That's what * I * would call cleaning and optimization of a Windows XP machine:

  Search for malware:

  Download, install, execute, update and perform analyses complete system with the two following applications:

  • MalwareBytes (FREE)
  • SuperAntiSpyware (FREE)

  Remove anything they find. Reboot when necessary. (You can uninstall one or both when finished.)

  Search online with eSet Online Scanner.

  The less you have to run all the time, most things you want to run will perform:

  Use Autoruns to understand this all starts when your computer's / when you log in. Look for whatever it is you do not know using Google (or ask here.) You can hopefully figure out if there are things from when your computer does (or connect) you don't not need and then configure them (through their own built-in mechanisms is the preferred method) so they do not - start using your resources without reason.

  You can download and use Process Explorer to see exactly what is taking your time processor/CPU and memory. This can help you to identify applications that you might want to consider alternatives for and get rid of all together.

  Do a house cleaning and the dust of this hard drive:

  You can free up disk space (will also help get rid of the things that you do not use) through the following steps:

  Windows XP should take between 4.5 and 9 GB * with * an Office suite, editing Photo software, alternative Internet browser (s), various Internet plugins and a host of other things installed.

  If you are comfortable with the stability of your system, you can delete the uninstall of patches which has installed Windows XP...
  http://www3.TELUS.NET/dandemar/spack.htm
  (Especially of interest here - #4)
  (Variant: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_hotfix_backup.htm )

  You can run disk - integrated into Windows XP - cleanup to erase everything except your last restore point and yet more 'free '... files cleaning

  How to use disk cleanup
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310312

  You can disable hibernation if it is enabled and you do not...

  When you Hibernate your computer, Windows saves the contents of the system memory in the hiberfil.sys file. As a result, the size of the hiberfil.sys file will always be equal to the amount of physical memory in your system. If you don't use the Hibernate feature and want to reclaim the space used by Windows for the hiberfil.sys file, perform the following steps:

  -Start the Control Panel Power Options applet (go to start, settings, Control Panel, and then click Power Options).
  -Select the Hibernate tab, uncheck "Activate the hibernation", and then click OK. Although you might think otherwise, selecting never under "Hibernate" option on the power management tab does not delete the hiberfil.sys file.
  -Windows remove the "Hibernate" option on the power management tab and delete the hiberfil.sys file.

  You can control the amount of space your system restore can use...

  1. Click Start, right click my computer and then click Properties.
  2. click on the System Restore tab.
  3. highlight one of your readers (or C: If you only) and click on the button "settings".
  4 change the percentage of disk space you want to allow... I suggest moving the slider until you have about 1 GB (1024 MB or close to that...)
  5. click on OK. Then click OK again.

  You can control the amount of space used may or may not temporary Internet files...

  Empty the temporary Internet files and reduce the size, that it stores a size between 64 MB and 128 MB...

  -Open a copy of Microsoft Internet Explorer.
  -Select TOOLS - Internet Options.
  -On the general tab in the section 'Temporary Internet files', follow these steps:
  -Click on 'Delete the Cookies' (click OK)
  -Click on "Settings" and change the "amount of disk space to use: ' something between 64 MB and 128 MB. (There may be many more now.)
  -Click OK.
  -Click on 'Delete files', then select "Delete all offline content" (the box), and then click OK. (If you had a LOT, it can take 2 to 10 minutes or more).
  -Once it's done, click OK, close Internet Explorer, open Internet Explorer.

  You can use an application that scans your system for the log files and temporary files and use it to get rid of those who:

  CCleaner (free!)
  http://www.CCleaner.com/
  (just disk cleanup - do not play with the part of the registry for the moment)

  Other ways to free up space...

  SequoiaView
  http://www.win.Tue.nl/SequoiaView/

  JDiskReport
  http://www.jgoodies.com/freeware/JDiskReport/index.html

  Those who can help you discover visually where all space is used. Then, you can determine what to do.

  After that - you want to check any physical errors and fix everything for efficient access"

  CHKDSK
  How to scan your disks for errors* will take time and a reboot.

  Defragment
  How to defragment your hard drives* will take time

  Cleaning the components of update on your Windows XP computer

  While probably not 100% necessary-, it is probably a good idea at this time to ensure that you continue to get the updates you need. This will help you ensure that your system update is ready to do it for you.

  Download and run the MSRT tool manually:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
  (Ignore the details and download the tool to download and save to your desktop, run it.)

  Reset.

  Download/install the latest program Windows installation (for your operating system):
  (Windows XP 32-bit: WindowsXP-KB942288-v3 - x 86 .exe )
  (Download and save it to your desktop, run it.)

  Reset.

  and...

  Download the latest version of Windows Update (x 86) agent here:
  http://go.Microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=91237
  ... and save it to the root of your C:\ drive. After you register on theroot of the C:\ drive, follow these steps:

  Close all Internet Explorer Windows and other applications.

  AutoScan--> RUN and type:
  %SystemDrive%\windowsupdateagent30-x86.exe /WUFORCE
  --> Click OK.

  (If asked, select 'Run'). --> Click on NEXT--> select 'I agree' and click NEXT--> where he completed the installation, click "Finish"...

  Reset.

  Now reset your Windows with this FixIt components update:
  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  Reset.

  Now that your system is generally free of malicious software (assuming you have an AntiVirus application), you've cleaned the "additional applications" that could be running and picking up your precious memory and the processor, you have authorized out of valuable and makes disk space as there are no problems with the drive itself and your Windows Update components are updates and should work fine - it is only only one other thing youpouvez wish to make:

  Get and install the hardware device last drivers for your system hardware/system manufacturers support and/or download web site.

  If you want, come back and let us know a bit more information on your system - particularly the brand / model of the system, you have - and maybe someone here can guide you to the place s x of law to this end. This isn't 100% necessary - but I'd be willing to bet that you would gain some performance and features in making this part.

• Windows desktop search will not properly work on Windows XP sp3 home edition

  After the computer starts the security updates of the program and other app icons appear more "Windows desktop search" icon After being on a few minutes receive an error message that it must be closed and does not work properly, and says to remove and reinstall. I can't find its only location mentioned on the control panel with its version info etc. I am lost and don't know where to start please help thanks.

  Hello

  I suggest that you re - download Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP and then install it and check if the problem persists.

  Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP (KB940157)

  http://www.Microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?ID=23

• I lost my desktop icons, how do I reset my desktop on my screen icons?

  I have a window Vista computer and I lost my desktop icons somwhere. Can not find them

  because I have no icons on the top. Can you help me?

  Right click on the desktop | View | Show the desktop icons.

• Icons of Windows/folder/images virgins; can not change the background in the image.

  Thus,.

  I don't know what happened, but I had somehow the virus/trojan thingy goingonearth.com... I don't even know if it has nothing to do with my problem. I know that since discover and try to remove the virus/trojan said, I experienced a few problems:
  1. my file & image icons (tiles) were literally emptied in large mode. But there is NO icon file (photo). The text/image folder is still there. The REAL folder icon shows when using small icons, but if I switch to large icons, it extends a smaller and makes VERY pixelated (sp?) (photo). In any case, I have inserted screen captures.

  2. When you delete a file, I noticed the associated picture icon is black (photo).

  3. I can't change my desktop image using the photos, I can however change the solid color black color I want OR I can use a canvas photo and set it as my desktop. The icons below the screen background images is empty as well (photo).

  I can assure you that I unchecked the "always show icons, never thumbnails" option in the Folder Options under control panel (photo).

  ANY help would be appreciated, it drives me crazy.

  Thank you
  Cuzimjustmeh

  I never found a solution to this problem. I've just upgraded from Vista to Windows 8 and everything is fixed. Clearly.

  JustMeh

• Problem download Windows Recovery Image

  I am trying to download the recovery Image Windows 7 for my desktop Optiplex 7040 from the Dell Support site. My Service tag is correctly detected automatically and I can download all drivers and updates. However, when I try to download the Windows Recovery Image I get:

  Recovery image not available for your Service tag.
  Sorry, but a Dell hosted recovery Image is currently not available for the serial number you entered.
  Please, enter another Service number or contact Support technique Dell for assistance.

  I'm not allowed to contact support by email/chat/phone that I receive messages similar as above.

  Delivery date: 12/12/2015

  Any ideas?

  There are has no windows 7 downloads wherever you are more because microsoft pulled the WIN7 and VISTA downloads.  Dell is not allowed to send XP VISTA WIN7 media more.

  You can always find Dell Windows 7 64-bit media on ebay.

• I want to use a webcam for my desktop image.

  original title: I use Windows 7.  I want to use a webcam for my desktop image.  I'm used to be able to do it on Windows XP.  Help!

  This new system offers only fixed me options for my office - I want to insert a Web/webcam site.

  Hi Bleewzg,

   
  Welcome to the Microsoft community. According to the description of your problem, I realized that you have a problem with the Webcam settings. Before I provide troubleshooting steps, I have set out below details.
   
  1. What is the brand and model of the computer?
  2. What is the brand and model of the Webcam?
  3. what version of Windows 7 use you?
  4. What do you mean 'you want to use a webcam for my desktop picture'?
   
  I suggest you go through the following links.
  With the help of a webcam.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/using-webcam
   
  I would ask you to send more information to help you further.

• lost Windows 7 Administrator password

  How can I access my computer when I lost my administrator password?

  See:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-to-do-if-you-forget-your-Windows-password
  "What to do if you forget your Windows password."

  And:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/189126/en-us
  "Microsoft's strategy concerning lost or forgotten passwords".

  Thank you for understanding, Vincenzo Di Russo
  Microsoft® MVP Windows Internet Explorer, Windows Desktop Experience & security - since 2003.
  Moderator of the site Microsoft Answers Forums Italy
  My MVP profile: https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Vincenzo

• Can I use a Windows 7 disc from my laptop and repair my installation of Windows desktop?

  I just want to know if I can make a record of my laptop and restore my desktop computer

  I have a compaq laptop with windows 7 on it. I have a desktop computer with Vista on it. He now tells me that Bootmgr is missing. I tried restoring the system nothing happens. I want to just make a record on my laptop to restore my desktop computer that is possible. Computer is not even 2 years old

  original title: Bootmgr is missing

  Hi Stacy,

  Please click the link and download the recovery on your windows machine disc 7

  http://Digiex.NET/Downloads/Download-Center-2-0/applications/956-Windows-Vista-32-bit-x86-recovery-disc.html

  burn iso downloaded to a dvd (using the windows 7 image burn utility) and then follow the steps as indicated in the post above by André.

• Y at - it a fix for leak of VRAM in Windows Desktop? (Windows media Encoder and photo IE10 Viewer are the root of the problem)

  It seems that Windows media Encoder and photo IE10 Viewer are the root of the problem, and it is about the whole MS Platform in desktop for what anyone associated media.  As easy as it is to use another browser or image viewer I find I like the windows photo viewer ability to preview multiple images and IE10 and 11 are more now then fix everything that exists.

  The issue is having to restart or log out and back in just pass leak VRAM that can go up to 1400 MB and count. What said GPU - Z and ESTR.  The memory of the system seems to be in check most of the time.  Get off my GPU memory Windows.

  I mean leak even with the left running only windows desktop and essential tasks to keep it that way.  I have games that will never saturate 1.5 GB of video memory on my setup. Darn Far Cry 3 does not work.   I'm ranting, namely. At the same time being a little in-depth play play of this recurring problem.

  In case the VP and general manager or anyone else to Microsoft is approaching through it all here is the short version:

  Video memory leak in Windows 8. How can I fix this in the Windows desktop. Is there a way to erase the GPU cache and reduce the use VRAM 160MO? is there a fix? is there a value from regedit?

  Hey Marv,

  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community Forum.

  According to the description of the issue, I recommend you post your query in the TechNet Forums. TechNet is watched by other computing professionals who would be more likely to help you.

  TechNet Forum

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/Windows/en-us/home?category=W8

  Hope this information is useful.