[S/ware] Browser, desktop icons, etc. Stuck @Right

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• Desktop icons and lack of startmenu

  Something happened after my last reboot... and now my office just has an image quite fall, NO start menu, NO desktop icons, nothing.  It's like my current wallpaper covered (or hidden in some way) on my screen.  The last thing I did was to change my properties (topic, etc., I wanted to just look at a different background for awhile).  Everything was going well, I'm really good on execution of the antivirus, my disk, defragmentation, etc cleanup scans my PC (XP Pro, about 10 years old) is slow, but works well.   I had to reboot due to a security upgrade and subsequently, the OLD background came (autumn leaves, which was my experience about 4 months ago (why?), I change my desktop background every month, so why this old came after the restart, "ghost in the machine", I guess.)  The only thing I can do to access what all is to ctrl-alt-del to get the Task Manager and run commands from there (new task), not exactly the best way to do things, better than nothing.  Just before the restart, I did a symantec full virus scan, and everything seemed OK. Honestly I would just throw the thing out the window, but I just bought a new PC and really just transfer the photos from my child (ONLY of the COPIES I have about 2000 of them) and some documents.  I have a clickfree, works very well on the new PC, but does nothing when I plug it into the good old XP Pro PC.  I should just plug my old pc into my new, press a button and be able to transfer all my old stuff - which was anyway the room.  I know the info is there, but I can't to anything except the Task Manager. How can I get my Start menu, the desktop icons, etc., I feel that if I could get rid of this darn background, maybe I could see my real screen again.   I have a Microsoft disc, but when I plug it in, nothing happens.  I'm completely stunned.  I just want to get a start menu, or something so that I can transfer my old files over my new PC.  Can anyone help, pretty please? I can't get to anything, but it's all there, said the Task Manager.  This is of course a new one on me.  If anyone can help, I would be eternally grateful.  Dinner is on me.

  Signed: "fubar in FW.

  what you might try is to launch the task again Manager.

  except go to the processes tab and kill all instances of explorer.exe

  Then go to the tab and the launch as a new task: explorer.exe

• After the reboot, Vista blurs the desktop icons - why?

  Whenever I reboot Vista desktop icons on the right side of my screen (usually after some kind of update) will be massaged on the left side of the screen in a piece of big - do not crush anything, but clumped everywhere where there is not already an icon.  My screen resolution is 1600 x 900 and virtually every icon of PX 1200 to 1600 px is moved...  Is this normal?  It's happened since I've owned the computer about 14 months ago.

  Hi Hiballer,

  It would be possible that the icon cache where stored windows icons is damaged.

  This corruption can lead to garbled/fuzzy/false icons. To resolve this problem, rebuild the icon cache by deleting.

  Method 1:

  a. click on organize on the toolbar and choose folder and Search Options.

  b. click on the view tab and check to select the files and folders hidden, and then click OK.

  c. After this, navigate to the location, which by default is C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Iconcache.db and delete the iconcache.db file.

  d. restart your computer.

  Once the computer restarts, it will recreate a good icon-Cache file.

  Method 2:

  If you still experience the problem, try to perform a clean boot and check if the problem persists.

  A clean boot to check if startup item or services to third-party application is causing this issue.

  You can read the following article to put the computer in a clean boot:

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  After you resolve the problem, see the section on boot link to how to restore your computer to a Normal startup mode.

  Hope this information is useful.

• is there any change desktop icon size

  is there any change desktop icon size? Windows xp has this option but I can't seem to find in windows 7.

  Change the size of the desktop icon

  1. right click on your desktop
  2. move the pointer of the mouse on the view
  3. choose small, medium or large icons

• the desktop icons disappear when I connect through a VPN

  On my Windows 7 Professional 64-bit, SP1 system, automatic reorganization and snap to grid are unchecked.  And I don't have problems with icons on a restart.  I have problems when I access my system in my home using a VPN and the DRC.

  Sometimes when I connect, I find that most of my desktop shortcut icons have disappeared and the few remaining ones are reorganized.  It happens every time and I did not understand a common denominator as to when it occurs.

  I copied all my desktop shortcuts to a folder on a different drive if I can put them all after they disappear, but when I copy and paste them on the desktop, they do not return to the same places they were in front.  Instead, they are lined up on the grid starting at the top left and go down and creating more columns until all the icons were pasted.

  So, I have to manually, drag and drop them where I want them to be.

  Like others who interrogated him about the desktop icons, when I right click on the desktop I do not receive a "Properties" link as shown.  I'm getting , sort by view, refresh, paste & paste the shortcut, cancel deletion, New, screen resolution, Gadgets and Personalize.

  I also tried another solution that said"right-click an empty space on your desktop and Select the desktop icons.  When I right click, I get the menu described in the previous paragraph.  Then when I start to clicking on icons to highlight, the menu disappears.  If I pointed out all the icons first and then with the right button on the desktop, the menu and the highlighting disappears.

  How can lock the desktop icons?  I agree with the donor who asked a parameter for "don't mess with my desktop computer EVER.

  Hi Jane,

  Given that the problem seems to occur when you access your system from home using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) and RDC (Remote Desktop connection). I would like you to post your question in the TechNet forums for help.

  https://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home?Forum=w7itpronetworking

  Thank you

  Stephanie Podder.

• No icons appear on my desktop and when I right click on the desktop, that nothing happens after removing Mal Ware... How can I fix this?

  I removed successfully TShark.exe with the Malawarebyte Malaware program but have can not see all of the icons on the desktop. If I right click on the desktop, nothing happens. All files and programs are still in the appropriate boxes and have not been deleted. I can launch applications and open folders on my computer, but it is very inefficient. Any suggestions?

  Try this tool to remove the flags hidden files and folders.
  http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/grinler/Unhide.exe

  See if this article applies, there are thieves who move the desktop shortcuts to the folder temp\smtmp

  Missing desktop icons - program files empty
  http://www.experts-exchange.com/A_6209.html

• all my desktop icons were gone I have not all documents, photos etc frpm a user account

  Original title:

  User accounts

  I have 3 user accounts on my welcome screen which is admin. normally, I click on my own account. When I made the other day all my desktop icons went I have all the documents, pictures, etc. I though I had lost them up to what I went to c/users/selected my user account and everything is there. I seems the account that I click the home screen is not a link to my account?

  Please can someone help?

  I tried to restore to an earlier date that did not work.

  When you create a new user, the directory will not present until you connect for the first time this new user.  The fast way so disconnect and connect under the newly created user.  After that, the folder would be present.

  The way alternative copy of the files on an external drive and copy then back also works, but there are also that you connect as long as this new user to do this.

  The top of the default user folder account Security page is [heart] to this user and administrators only (that's why the lock symbol).  You should be able to bypass this security, if you are signed in with an account that has administrator privileges.  Otherwise, you will need to log on as the owner of this folder, right-click on the folder-> Security (tab) and change the security to allow access by other users.

  HTH,

  JW

• Windows 7 missing, broken right click Desktop icons

  We had a strange problem only recently. 1/4 machines in our build to the company are all suddenly lose their icons on the desktop, the ability to right click or anything like that drag on the desktop.

  However if I navigate to the location of the profile where sits the desktop folder I can see all the files there and copy/create files. Just that I can't see or do anything on the desktop, I can right-click on start and taskbar, but not office.
  We have redirected folders and it works. Anyone got any ideas?

  Hi Peter,.

  Thanks for the reply.

  I suggest you post this question in the Forums of Windows 7 IT Pro: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/w7itpro/

  Thank you.

• Right-click on photos, documents, icons etc. and the drop-down list takes 5 to 10 minutes to view and sometimes never. How to solve this problem?

  I right click on photos, documents, icons etc. and the menu drop-down selection to delete, rename, etc takes 5 to 10 minutes to display and sometimes never. How to solve this problem?

  Hello

  1. have there been recent changes to the computer before the show?

  I suggest to follow the steps provided and check if it helps.

   

  Method 1: Try to boot in safe mode and check if the same problem occurs.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

   

  Method 2:

  If the issue does not exist in Mode safe mode then try to put your computer in a clean boot state.

  By setting your boot system minimum state helps determine if third-party applications or startup items are causing the problem.

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or Windows 7:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

   

  Note: After the boot minimum troubleshooting step, follow step 7 in the link provided to return the computer to a Normal startup mode.

  Hope this information is useful.

• Whenever I reboot, it reorganizes my desktop icons and aligns the Office right

  Separated from this thread.

  I have the same problem.  Whenever I reboot, it reorganizes my desktop icons and aligns the Office on the right.  Like everyone else, auto arrange is disabled.  What a real answer and fix?  Hello MS, someone from home?

  Hello

  Welcome to the Microsoft community forums. Let me help you with your concern. You may experience this problem if align icons on the grid is enabled. Follow these steps and check.

  1. Right-click on the desktop.

  2. Select display, uncheck Align icons to grid and the auto arrange icons.

  3. Now move the desktop icons, restart the computer and check.

  I hope this helps. If you need help with Windows, let us know and will be happy to help you.

• Why can't I open any of my applications from the desktop icons or the upper toolbar of office?

  I am currently unable to open or activate all files or programs when I click on my desktop icons, the same problem occurs with the icons in the top toolbar of office. It also seems that the upper toolbar of office disappear when I shut down the computer and I have to right click in the toolbar the "tick" show toolbar.

  The only way I am able to access one of my programs IE: e-mail, internet, etc. is to right click and select 'open '.
  Recently, I installed PC Optimizer Pro and believe that these problems occurred only since this installation. I could be a coincidence though.
  Can you help me please?

  Hello

  PCOptimizerPro, alias PC Optimizer Pro (other) is classified as Malware.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/portal/threat/encyclopedia/entry.aspx?name=program%3aWin32%2fPCOptimizerPro

  "Program: Win32 / PCOptimizerPro is a program which is presented as a tool for optimization of system." Some versions of this program may display misleading or fraudulent claims on files, registry or other components on the system. These versions are detected by the security of Microsoft products. »

   

  You don't say what operating system you use, but the steps are similar for XP, Vista, etc.

  Search for malicious software. If the installation, update and analysis is stopped, do in Mode safe mode with networking.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/how-to-start-Windows-in-safe-mode/#Vista

  Windows Vista

  Using the F8 method:

  1. Restart your computer.
  2. When the computer starts, you will see your computer hardware are listed. When you see this information begins to tap the F8 key repeatedly until you are presented with the Boot Options Advanced Windows Vista.
  3. Select the Safe Mode with networking with the arrow keys.
  4. Then press enter on your keyboard to start mode without failure of Vista.
  5. To start Windows, you'll be a typical logon screen. Connect to your computer and Vista goes into safe mode.
  6. Do whatever tasks you need and when you are done, reboot to return to normal mode.

  Once in Safe Mode with network, download and run RKill.

  RKill does NOT remove the malware; It stops the Malware process that gives you a chance to remove it with your security programs.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/rkill/

  Then, download, install, update and scan your system with the free version of Malwarebytes AntiMalware in Mode safe mode with networking:

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

  See you soon.

• On the XP desktop icon labels lost transparency

  Icon labels lost transparency
  This isn't an issue that's going to rock my world, but I hate the labels under the desktop icons. I love them transparent. For no reason at all "boxes with labels that presented themselves. I went to many answers of

  Right-click on the desktop and make sure "Lock Web items on desktop" has not clicked
  Go to control panel, system, advanced, Performance, setting and click "use shadows ~ ~ etc.»

  Y at - it another way to get these transparent worms. Y at - it a registry tweak (s)

  Appreciate all suggestions. "{:-D jack}.

  Oh, it's the XP Forum and I have a XP system.

  PPP

  Home/student

  1.2 g RAM

  gpedit.msc is not available for the home/student

  Open your registry database and find the key below.

  Create a new DWORD value named "NoActiveDesktop", and set the new value to equal "1" to enable the restriction or "0" to disable the restriction.

  This restriction can be used either on a basis by individual user by adding it to HKEY_CURRENT_USER or on a computer wide basis by adding it to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.

  		(Default)	REG_SZ	(value not set)
  		NoActiveDesktop	REG_DWORD	0x00000001 (1)

  	HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\...

  Registry settings
  User key: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\
  Explorer]
  Key system: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\
  Explorer]
  Value name: NoActiveDesktop
  Data type: REG_DWORD (DWORD value)
  
  Value data: (0 = disable restriction, 1 = enable restriction)

  You can try this and make sure you back up everything first to register, create a point of restoration before the attempt, restart after changing. Open the registry, check to see if the key is there.

  FBI

  http://SS64.com/NT/syntax-reghacks.html

• 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

• on registration of the desktop icons are not displayed

  Registration using Windows XP, the desktop icons do not appear.

  You see only your background image and the wallpaper?

  Miss all your desktop icons and you don't see the taskbar at the bottom of the screen or are simply missing icons and you can see the taskbar at the bottom?

  Check the simple things first.  Right-click on an open space on your desktop, choose Arrange icons by and make sure the option show desktop icons has a check mark next to it.  This will work if you don't miss you that the desktop icons, but still see the Start button and the taskbar.  If you are missing as the Start button and the taskbar, which isn't your problem.

  If only you can see your wallpaper background picture and don't see the desktop icons and no start button or taskbar, this means that the explorer.exe program does not run (and it must be running) or the explorer.exe program are usually afflicted.  A good way to think about at the moment, it is that the process explorer.exe "is" your desktop.

  If this is the case of malware in general prepares.

  What is your system brand and model?

  What is your version of XP and the Service Pack?

  You have a true bootable XP installation CD (it is not the same as any recovery CD provided with your system)?

  Describe your current antivirus and software anti malware situation: McAfee, Symantec, Norton, Spybot, AVG, Avira!, MSE, Panda, Trend Micro, CA, Defender, ZoneAlarm, PC Tools, Comodo, etc..

  Sometimes your anti malware program to quarantine (and indeed remove) your file explorer.exe (or other critical files on the XP system) if it finds that the file is infected.  The file may really be infected, but you can know for sure and then reconsider your anti malware options.

  First, you need to get your work desk in order to have room for manoeuvre, then you can solve your problem of potential malware.

  Of your background image, press Ctrl-Alt-Del and open Task Manager.

  Look at the processes tab and if the process explorer.exe is not running, start it as follows:

  In Task Manager, click file, new task, and in the Open box, enter:

  %windir%\explorer.exe

  Click OK and see if get you your office.  If you get an error, we need to know what it says.

  If explorer.exe is already running in the processes tab, it is likely that the object of the affection and will need to be replaced (which is not difficult).

  If you notice that the explorer.exe process is already running in the Task Manager, highlight the explorer.exe process, and then click end process to stop and start a new explorer.exe process as described above.

  If things look right now, your system is still not fixed, but it should be enough usable so now you can fix it.

  I would start with these scans:

  Perform scans for malware first, then these scans by operating clean, difficulty of problems:

  Download, install, update and do a full scan with these free malware detection programs:

  Malwarebytes (MMFA): http://malwarebytes.org/
  SUPERAntiSpyware: (SAS): http://www.superantispyware.com/

  They can be uninstalled later if you wish.

  Please report back with information about your system and your results if you need additional assistance.

• How to restore the desktop icons. They disappeared off the screen when I closed last night.

  have not tried to difficulty as long as not the slightest idea what to do.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-AU/Windows-Vista/show-hide-or-resize-desktop-icons

  Show, hide, or resize desktop icons

  The icons on the desktop give you quick access to shortcuts. You can show or hide if you prefer a blank desktop. You can also resize

  To display the desktop icons

  • Right-click the desktop, point to view, and then click Show Desktop icons.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  If not, try a system restore to a Date before the problem began:

  Restore point:

  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/using-Windows-Vista-system-restore/

  Do Safe Mode system restore, if it is impossible to do in Normal Mode.

  Try typing F8 at startup and in the list of Boot selections, select Mode safe using ARROW top to go there > and then press ENTER.

  Try a restore of the system once, to choose a Restore Point prior to your problem...

  Click Start > programs > Accessories > system tools > system restore > choose another time > next > etc.

  http://www.windowsvistauserguide.com/system_restore.htm

  Read the above for a very good graph shows how backward more than 5 days in the System Restore Points by checking the correct box.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner