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Last answer on Oct 13, 2009 6:54:21 pm BST DULLAH, on Sep 17, 2008 6:02:52 am BST 
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Hello,
When i try to turn on my PC no any icons display only desktop background i've click CTRL+ALT+Delete en then New task then i type explorer then i click ok but no responce up to this moment nothing have change so pls whats the problem

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1

Mo, on Oct 5, 2008 10:38:29 pm BST
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Hi...I got the same problem as you. Have you found a solution?

   
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HuyD, on Nov 27, 2008 8:45:16 am GMT
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Right-click the desktop, Arrange Icons By, Show Desktop Icons
Thanks for Google :)

   
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Tito, on Apr 10, 2009 5:07:28 pm BST
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Good answer problem solve! Thanks!

   
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papa, on Jul 3, 2009 11:40:55 am BST

Thanks tat worked

   
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bambi, on Jun 20, 2009 2:38:46 pm BST
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Type ctrl or del ,go new task and write regedit
hey local machine after microsoft, windows nt and
current version imges sometings go this delete
explorer.exe

   
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san, on Jun 26, 2009 7:44:38 am BST
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Thanx my problem solved

   
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rajesh, on Jul 7, 2009 4:52:54 am BST
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Plese help me to sole this problem

no task bar no icons in desktop.

before i upgrding with windows xp i disable the system restore.


please help me to sove. i use anvivirus and remove all.


i can log in safe moe also, bur when i try to new task->explorer.exe cannot find file.

   
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Saad, on Jul 27, 2009 7:25:10 am BST
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No, do u have a solution for this?

   
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DeeDee, on Dec 9, 2008 2:42:17 am GMT
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HUYD's suggestion worked. Thanks!

   
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dinesh, on Dec 17, 2008 3:57:38 am GMT
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No Icons on my PC only Desktop Background

   
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supa pc freak, on Dec 21, 2008 6:37:38 am GMT
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Starting your computer in safe mode is only the first step. I have fixed computers with a virus like the one your describe. Assuming you successfully get into safe mode you will need to log in as Administrator. Then you must install an antivirus. I recommend Avast from www.avast.com. You can download it on another comp and put it on a CD to use on the infected machine. When it asks if you want to run a boot scan say yes, but DON'T restart the computer yet.

Run a full scan immediately after installing the program. Tel it to clean everything it finds. If it can't clean the file, delete the files. You are likely infected with a virus that infects every .exe file on your system including explorer.exe, the file responsible for your icons and taskbar. After running that scan you can restart your computer and let the boot scan run.

After the boot scan completes you need to uninstall Avast, and then resinstall it and run it again. I know it sounds like alot of work, but this is a nasty virus.

   
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helphelp, on Jan 1, 2009 9:09:12 pm GMT
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I have the same provblem and tried to download an anti virus from avas.com. I copied the download to a cd and tried to load on the laptop but nothing happened when I put the cd in in start mode. Any ideas on how to get the cd to run? Thansk

   
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clueless in computerland, on Jan 8, 2009 10:54:27 pm GMT
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I have this same problem, but I cannot run my computer in safemode. Do you have any suggestions?

   
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Marge, on Feb 16, 2009 9:22:58 pm GMT

GOD BLESS YOU!

   
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Toui, on Jan 3, 2009 8:32:45 am GMT
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I also have the same problem as you now , and also do the same way as you too, and i've try to click the mound with the Right-on the desktop, but it was no action.
SO , if you can soft it already, ple tell me too. by sent me a mail. thank you so mush
Toui

   
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Christian, on Jan 6, 2009 1:48:19 am GMT
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I am having the same problem. If you pre control alt delete and go to file run you will be able to get to the cd rom drive.

   
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Kenneth, on Feb 8, 2009 4:45:02 am GMT
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Pls..help my computer shows only backround i need really rellay help i cant right clack and no action when i crtl alt delete

   
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bobtan, on Jan 16, 2009 7:25:17 am GMT

Agree to supa pc freak

   
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satvinder, on Jan 16, 2009 8:01:29 am GMT
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Helloooooo when u c only desktop background ...just press control+alt+delete
enter new task(run)
type explorer.exe there..
try it....

   
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bubbaUK, on Jan 21, 2009 11:08:38 pm GMT
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Satvinder wooow you are a super genius thank you very much....it finally worked!!!

   
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rob, on Mar 10, 2009 12:16:57 am GMT
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This works for one sign on but my other sign on says task manager has been disabled by the administrator, what now?

   
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m, on May 11, 2009 12:27:47 am BST
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Hi, thank i was almost to throw this computer to the trash it was making me crazy. Thanks again for youre help.

   
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teine31, on May 13, 2009 8:32:50 pm BST
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When i try to do ctrl/alt/delete, it tells me that this application has been denied by your administrator. WTH! I AM the administrator LOL Anyone please let me know how to fix this! thanks!

   
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papillonfille, on May 15, 2009 9:34:26 am BST
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Life saver. Thank you!

   
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HaveACow, on Jun 18, 2009 12:24:14 am BST
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Satvinder,

Thanks, u r the dude. I had this same problem and yer solution worked. I love u very much.

HaveACow

   
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BRUCE, on Jun 21, 2009 6:29:21 am BST
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Thanks man i will try the avast now.

   
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fly_boy_g, on Jul 6, 2009 7:25:46 pm BST

Man thank you very much it worked immediately you saved my ass i thought i was gone get in trouble cause i broke it....LOL

   
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TOM, on Aug 15, 2009 7:28:51 pm BST

Thank you sooo much satvinder that solved everything and its the simplest answer

   
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not, on Jan 23, 2009 3:17:02 am GMT
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No

   
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spawn, on Jan 23, 2009 4:55:15 pm GMT
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When i try run explorer.exe it blinks in the icons every three secs for three secs

   
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yes, on Feb 5, 2009 5:26:43 pm GMT
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Hi i had exactly the same problem on a dell inspiron..i found that if you turn it off, and then when you turn it back on, press cntrl+alt+delete when it says resuming windows... it sould come up with 2 options and choose the one that isnt continue with system resume....hope it works for you xx

   
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PK, on Feb 7, 2009 6:06:59 am GMT
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WINDOW REINSTAL

   
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Pato, on Feb 11, 2009 1:24:35 pm GMT
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When i try to turn on my PC no any icons display only desktop background i've click CTRL+ALT+Delete then the error message says task manager has been disable by your administrator up to this moment nothing have change so pls whats the problem

   
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leezy, on Feb 11, 2009 9:25:55 pm GMT
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Hi guys, first time i've needed to post, usually just check some of the great suggestions on this site, but now i'm stumped.

Pato i have the same problem with my PC, is it possible to fix this issue by booting from another hard drive with windows xp? I have Avast ready to go (currently have AVG free), hijackthis and a number of other programs and regesdit options from numerous forums like this. I just need to be able to access cmd prompt at the very least.

Cheers

   
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tybi, on Feb 18, 2009 5:33:58 am GMT
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I have the same problem. Though I have not solved the issue, I discovered a temporary workaround accidentally. After you get the wallpaper, bring up the task manager by pressing CTRL+ALT+Delete. Then select the 'New Task' button and type 'cmd' to bring up command prompt. At the command prompt type 'explorer' to bring up windows explorer and voila! the icons should appear.

Devdutt

   
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Leezy, on Feb 20, 2009 7:35:32 pm GMT
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Access to Task manger is denied, no access at all on windows screen. Managed to get it going in safe mode to get serial before that shut down permanately too. Complete reinstallation. Sorted.

   
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reh17, on Mar 29, 2009 9:34:57 pm BST
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My laptop was flipping out like that and that was the only thing that worked for me!!! thanks!

   
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ahenaninapua, on Apr 9, 2009 9:11:57 am BST
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Oh My God!!! Thank You SOOOOO Much!!!! It works perfectly!!!

   
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rodjava, on Feb 24, 2009 2:00:17 pm GMT
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I had the exact same problem.
I was able to bring up task manager and loged off the current user and loged back in again.
This fixed the problem.

I hope this helps

   
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angelj, on Mar 1, 2009 4:41:43 pm GMT

My task manager is denied i cant click on it..
how can i get it to work some plz help me:)

   
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Leezy, on Mar 1, 2009 8:03:10 pm GMT
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I had no desktop and task manger was disabled, try starting in safe mode and copy your explorer icon from another computer to get explorer back up oj startup. I'd say if yours has got to that stage then you might want to think about reinstalling windows which is what i did. I lost my disk so i had to get my serial number off in safe mode, then download a windowsxp iso again on another computer (lucky i have a laptop!). I read there are ways to save any data that you want to keep, but by that stage i decided to just wipe it all and start with a fresh install. First thing i did after was purchase Trend Micro Pro, no more free antivirus software for me...Is there anything else i can do to protect my computer, aside from watch ing what i download? Trend Micro is my new firewall and it seems quite comprehensive in terms of antivirus protection.

   
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talb, on Mar 11, 2009 2:29:00 pm GMT
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Hi,
the best way to solve this problem is :
press ALT+CTRL+DEL
then NEW TASK and enter C:\WINDOWS\ServicePackFiles\i386\msconfig
then you go to TOLLS and then SYSTEM RESTORE.
enter the date for restore and all ok after restart.

Tal
Israel

   
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sunshine, on Aug 17, 2009 9:39:26 pm BST

Thanks! It worked when nothing else would. Such an easy solution!!

   
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ultraz_1908, on Mar 10, 2009 10:34:20 pm GMT

Use this tool...working for Windows Vista and Xp...
"TuneUp Utilities 2009"
download link
http://tinyurl.com/bmhnrg

Download and install it >> open TuneUp Utilities 2009 >> solve problems >> tune up repair wizard (fix computer and display problems) >> select the problems that occur with you . . .

Good luck !

NB : Please reply me if you still have any error message

   
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AZ_Mike, on Mar 11, 2009 4:07:53 pm GMT

I have the same problem but with an additional twist. I have no desktop icons or task bar, just the wallpaper. Right clicking on the desktop or CTR+ALT+DEL get no response. In addition, the system automatically logs me off after a minute or 2 no matter what account I log in under. All of this happens even if I try booting into safe mode.
I connected to the C: drive from another PC and all of my desktop folders, icons, etc. are in the 'desktop' folder so they are not wiped out. I ran a virus scan of the C: drive from the other computer using McAfee but it didn't find anything. Also tried copying the explorer.exe file from my good PC but that also had no affect. All of my documents, favorites, etc. are on a NAS drive so they are OK.
Before I wipe and reinstall the system, anybody have any suggestions?

Thanks

   
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ultraz_1908, on Mar 12, 2009 12:22:39 pm GMT

Use this tool...working for Windows Vista and Xp...
"TuneUp Utilities 2009"
download link
http://tinyurl.com/bmhnrg

Download and install it >> open TuneUp Utilities 2009 >> solve problems >> tune up repair wizard (fix computer and display problems) >> select the problems that occur with you . . .

Good luck !

NB : Please reply me if you still have any error message

   
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rajesh, on Jul 7, 2009 6:44:46 am BST
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I cannot get ie to download the s/w.

so how i cannot see the icons nf task nar.......please help........

   
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DLAdy3, on Mar 13, 2009 4:29:42 am GMT

I have this same problem did you find a fix and if you did can you email it to me

   
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mngo, on Apr 9, 2009 5:17:47 am BST

I'm going to try this today;
i will inform u if it will be sucessfull!

   
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romski, on May 4, 2009 9:50:45 am BST

Thnk u very very much man
your the men

   
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Paynie, on May 24, 2009 5:57:17 am BST
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Hey ive got the same problem, i turn it on right click go view - show desktop items (it is ticked) but i untick it then tick it again and they show, it takes about 30 seconds extra anyone know how to make icons appear right away?? Please help! thanks.

   
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mheg_04, on Jul 1, 2009 5:02:50 pm BST

Hellooo everyone!Thanks for the help..your sooo great.
It works that easy..getting prob a while ago for more than 3 hours.
Thanks again..Continue helping..your post are really helpful to someone like me..mwaaah☺

   
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