My icons and start bar are gone...help urgently needed.

[Tony1022]

:cry2:
Gentlemen,

My desktop all of a sudden only shows the wallpaper..that's it.No icons,no start bar.. nothing
My guess is some file is gone and I'm not sure how to recover it.I'm using windows ME on a Compaq.
I know you guys are really knowledgeable...your help will be greatly appreciated..

many thanks

[renegade600]

try restoring to a previously saved restore point.

[black mirror]

or start in safe mode ( tap f8 rapidly on restart )and try last good configuration

[Murray S.]

or start in safe mode ( tap f8 rapidly on restart )and try last good configuration

They are using ME.. Only NT based systems have that option !!

Murray

[black mirror]

They are using ME.. Only NT based systems have that option !!

Murray

sorry Murray my mistake:dizzy:

I apologize Tony 1022 for my ignorance:D

[Tony1022]

Please tell us how our support was - good or bad. We like to know.

But Murray what support are u talking about..?i didn't get any from you so far..but i'm expecting it and i know it'll come.
thanks.

[black mirror]

Hi back again hopefully with a fix

Please try this
Press CTRL + ESC or your Windows key to make Start menu appear.
Click Settings and choose Taskbar & Start menu
Verify that Auto Hide is not checked.

Try control alt and delete to bring up taskmanager ( i presume ME has that )
and click file new and type explorer.exe and ok
I am still looking for answers for you . i dont give up very easily

[Murray S.]

try restoring to a previously saved restore point.

So, have you tried this suggestion yet or BM's latest one??

Murray

[Tony1022]

I'd have to do that in safe mode cause there's no movement at all on the desktop..no mouse. Hope that work..i'll keep u updated.

[Tony1022]

yeah murray.. i tried that but nothing. Couldn't get anything in safe mode and
the desktop is blank.
additional suggestions will be welcome.

thanks

[Murray S.]

Do you have your ME cd handy??

Muray

[Tony1022]

No murray i do not..but what is it that you were gonna suggest?
Questions to you all.
1 - isn't there a program like " kellys-corner" for windows ME?
2 - my M/board is a pentium 3 1GHZ...I have decided to change my processor (pc moves too slowly).what's the Max speed i can use?

thanks

[Tony1022]

C'mon guys..i know you're knowledgeable people...my icons are gone,nothing on my desktop..i'm using Win. Me
i need some help here.
i know you won't disappoint.
thanks.

[black mirror]

1. Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE, and then click Task Manager.
2. On the File menu, click New Task (Run).
3. Type cmd.exe, and then press ENTER.
4. If necessary, change to the %SystemRoot% folder.
5. Rename the Shdocvw.dll file by typing ren shdocvw.dll shdocvw.old.
6. Restart the computer.
i found this......

fingers crossed

[black mirror]

The desktop may also be blank if your computer is configured for multiple monitors and the icons are on a portion of the desktop that is outside the viewable range. Check the properties for the video adapter, and then click Settings. If two monitors are displayed, but only one is in use, click the first monitor, and then check the settings. If the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box is selected, click to clear the check box, and then click Apply. The icons should then reappear.


i found that but how are you supposed to do that if you have no icons to click on....... ?????