After updating Windows XP Home Edition with SP2, the desktop does appear as
it should. When I boot the computer, the desktop apears with icons, status
bar, etc. but everthing disappears after a couple of seconds. The only thing
that I see is the background.

I am able to access programs though the Windows Task Manager but that is not
a real efficient way to use Windows.

Does any one have any suggestions?

Thanks

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Line 117 – Restore Taskbar and Start Menu

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

or Line #195 "Restore Desktop Icons and Taskbar"
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm


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"Tim C." <Tim C.@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:F4CFE6D0-44CE-4D58-9855-619D5FA2BA36@microsoft.com...
> After updating Windows XP Home Edition with SP2, the desktop does appear as
> it should. When I boot the computer, the desktop apears with icons, status
> bar, etc. but everthing disappears after a couple of seconds. The only thing
> that I see is the background.
>
> I am able to access programs though the Windows Task Manager but that is not
> a real efficient way to use Windows.
>
> Does any one have any suggestions?
>
> Thanks