screen went crazy rearranged all my desktop icons and now I have a yellow tint to my screen
previously had problems with my computer acting like he wants to go to a screensaver after 20 minutes, I had put in place for lights or not.when he was wrong I couldn't back out it would freeze up on top of me.
Hello
Do a system restore to before that the problem started.
http://bertk.MVPs.org/html/restoresysv.html
http://www.computer-answers.info/maintenance/Vista/How_to_Use_System_Restore.php
See you soon.
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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
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I lost all my desktop icons and you can't get back them
I installed Vipre Antivirus and I lost all my desktop icons I removed Vipre still does not
The desktop icons? You have absolutely nothing on the screen? Or only some icons are missing?
Perhaps your desktop icons are hidden.
Right-click on the desktop, and then select view.
Under view, place a check on "show desktop icons".Any change?
See you soon!
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all my desktop icons and the program are the same and the habit of open.why?
I uninstalled a few programs.after that all changed my icons and open.how used I can solve this
Hello
Have you done any software or changes to the material on the computer before this problem?
Method 1: First of all, I suggest you perform a virus scan on your computer online by visiting the following link:
Microsoft Safety Scanner
http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspxNote: The Microsoft Safety Scanner ends 10 days after being downloaded. To restart a scan with the latest definitions of anti-malware, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.
Note: The data files that are infected must be cleaned only by removing the file completely, which means that there is a risk of data loss.
Method 2: Run the following Fix - it and check.Difficulty of broken desktop shortcuts and common system maintenance tasksIf the problem persists, then follow hide icon to rebuild the steps mentioned - below
a. click Start, then Control Panel and write in the search folder optionsbox.
b. now, click on Folder Options to open and select (dot) show hidden files and folders.
c. open a Windows Explorer window.
d. go on C:\Users\(User Name) \AppData\Local
e. right click on IconCache.db , and click Remove.
f. click Yes to confirm the deletion.
NOTE: This removes the file to the trash. It is safe to empty the trash when you are done.
g. close the window.
h. emptying the trash.
i. restart the computer.
j. When you come back, you will notice the size of the file IconCache.db is reduced, and the update is now the current date.
NOTE: If for some reason any IconCache.db isn't there or the size has not much changed then you can just restart the computer again. You may need to restart a few times in some cases.
k. icon cache will be rebuilt.Method 3: If the methods above do not help, you can check if the link helps you solve the problem.
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950505Important: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs.For more information about how to back up the registry, see the link:
Back up the registry
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/back-up-and-restore-frequently-asked-questions -
I already tried a solution on another site... He asks me to type "explorer.exe" to the new task. but it does not help. the same folder 'My documents' eject too... until I have type 'microsoft word' den that my start bar n desktop icon appear but not the words of microsoft. What really is the problem? Please help me T_T
Hi micoxmlc0,
1 - is it disappear and come back after a time or will not return at all?
Step 1:
You can try to boot in safe mode and see if the problem persists or not.
You can check the following link to start in safe mode with networking
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/315222
Step 2:
You can also check in the new user account.
See the article:
How to create and configure user accounts in Windows XP
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/279783
Hope this information is useful.
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I restarted the computer after the update from Windows and I cannot now access all programs using the icons. Internet Explorer can be accessed via the help and support and by clicking on one of the help of suggestions. Photoshop can be run from the program file, like others I tried then there is nothing wrong with the programs.
I tried to use lnk_fix_w7which that I don't know what to do with and unassoc_1_4 does not work as it does not show .lnk lists when I run. I can't use system restore because it has not worked for some time. Anyone can suggest a remedy to this problem or would it be easier to reformat?
James.
Try to download the lnk patch from the following link. It's a zipfile, extract it and launch the file extracted.
http://www.Winhelponline.com/blog/file-Asso-fixes-for-Windows-7/
If you face any problem in extracting the zip file, try to create the new user account, extracted the file and return to the corrupt lnk journal account and run the registry file (.reg).
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Long story short, all my desktop icons and pretty much everything else opens under the same program.
I deleted the program that went all other programs and now all the desktop icons are left white and they don't know where to go.
I saw several responses to this before, but none of them were really clear. How can I get my programs to open to their original programs?
Could someone please provide a detailed response, I'm pretty new to this. Thank you.
Hello
It's like as if all your slots target for your shortcut got a little messed up. Here is a list of the simple troubleshooting steps that I suggest.
- When this problem started to happen
- Have you made a change to your system, such as installing the software before that happens?
- Have you tried to delete the shortcut icons and create new ones on the oldest?
- Have you tried to change the target location manually? -To do so, right click on any shortcut icon of the present Office on your computer, locate your target and see if it takes you directly to your location of program if not, go to your local disk, program files and scroll to the program that you want as a shortcut on your desktop. Then go on the address tab and click once. Copy and paste the address into the location your shortcut properties target.
Hope this helps,
Kind regards
Andrew
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original title: I need pc cleanup, but this is not the problem
I lost all my desktop icons and can not recover them... Can U help?
Hello DuaneBush and welcome to the Microsoft community,
I need to know a few things so I can understand the approach of best way to this problem
1. have you recently changed your computer in one of the following ways
delete or modify system files
How to use regedit to delete, change, or add keys
Add and folders or files in the directory root system {c:\windows\ system32]
opening the hidden system files [information system, scheduled, rpktools volume, etc.]
feature edited or updated all of your computer via the software]
2. check that the icons are lost and not the entire contents office.
Press the Windows key + r-> type cmd
Type cd \users\*username*\desktop
type dir
see if there are any files or folders that are recogniseble, if this is not so much your icons arnt
lack of your items are
Try the following
GoTo start buton and type cmd
Make-> a right-click Run as administrator
type sfc/scannow
Type shutdown/r
make account and tell us if something is fixed
Good luck
as for the first part of your question about cleaning the system. Ive never had to do cleaning in the 4 years ive ran this computer. and I abuse every day. instead follow these steps and your property
1 compleat a full virus scan
2 defragment all drives on your computer
3. copy the following in Notepad
____________________________________________________________________________
off @echo
sfc/scannow
Chkdsk
CHKDSK /F
CHKDSK/v
CHKDSK /R
CLS
echo compleat
Compleat echo a reboot is required
SET /P Restart = want to continue (Y/N)?
you have chosen the echo: restart %
If /i {Restart %} == {y} (goto: RST)
If /i {restart %} == {yes} (goto: RST)}
Goto: NRST
: RST
Shutdown /r
output/b 0
: NRST
ECHO you selected restart at your convenienceoutput/b
_______________________________________________________________________
Save as scan.bat
Save as file type: all files (*.)
Right-click on scan.bat and run as administrator
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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.
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my daughter has removed all my desktop icons, how do I return them?
girl removed all my desktop icons some how and I have no idea how to make bak. No one can help?
girl removed all my desktop icons some how and I have no idea how to make bak. No one can help?
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Something to try...Right-click on your desktop and choose... Rearrange icons by...
and check... Show the desktop icons. -
After that turn the power off for a few days and then back on... all my desktop ICONS changed. I placed the worms where I want that they and computer restarted and they get rearranged again. Help, please.
Hello Kenneth Pincus,
You can create a new profile on the computer and if the desktop icons stay on their position. If this is not the case, the other profile is corrupt. To create a new user profile, you can see the article mentioned below for the procedure.
How to create and configure user accounts in Windows XP
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/279783
How to copy data from a corrupted to a new profile in Windows XP user profile
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/811151
Let us know the results.
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This issue just started. Whenever I have turn off my monitor and then turn it back on, all my desktop icons are completely reorganized. This happens when my system goes into power saving mode, or whenever I have turn off the monitor. Even if I turn it back on just 5 seconds later, all of my icons are not where they were previously. Help!
Suggestions:
1 a simple way:
. Right click on desktop > view > uncheck Auto arrange > check snap to grid.2. in a more elaborate way and actually a better way. I use this method I have over 150 shortcuts etc on my desk. I can't afford to have shortcuts/icons, rearranging themselves. I won't be able to find anything, if they do.
Here is the tutorial:
http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/save-and-restore-desktop-icon-layout-in-Windows-Vista/Note: The method is not perfect, you can, after a while, have one or 2 icons on the spot. But it's easy to fix.
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All my desktop icons are white and when I try to open it asks me to choose the program to open with
Mr President I integerated disk magic software in other files, so all the desktop icons become this symbol (magic disc), I was shocked, and remove the software, and then all of a sudden all my desktop icons became white, when I tried to open the file screening choose program to open the with.i don't know what to do.i tried to restore my computer.some error is to stop , the recovery.so please please say all solutions without having to reinstall my os because I have so many files and I do not have any device to backup.so please say solutions
Original title: problem on my opening program
Hello
You can check out the link below which will automatically fix file associations.
When you run an .exe on a Windows Vista-based or Windows 7 computer file, the file may start another program
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950505 -
lost all the desktop icons may not everything back up
lost all the desktop icons may not everything back up
cannot right click on desktop
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The following article might be worth a visit:
Hide the desktop icons in Windows XP
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All the desktop icons turned to iTunes
When an icon is clicked, error message "Windows cannot open this file:rundll32.exe" is displayed.
Windows XP Professional
Hello
1. did you of recent changes on the computer?
2 when was the last time it was working fine?
3. do you have security software installed on the computer?
For the error icons, please see the article below and try the steps mentioned, check if it helps.
Cannot find the Rundll32.exe file when you open Control Panel
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/812340
Method 1
For all the desktop icons turned into iTunes I would suggest that you do the system restore point when it was working fine and check if that helps.
How to restore Windows XP to a previous state
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306084
Method 2
If the system restore does not resolve the problem, then check out the link below and run the Fixit tool available, check if it helps.
Diagnose and repair Windows files and folders problems automatically
http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_file_and_folder_diag
If the previous step fails then see Microsoft article below and check if it helps.
How to change or choose the program that starts when you double-click a file in Windows XP
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