i have a computer that when it boots up (windows xp home) i get no desktop icons or taskbar. I have tried almost everything, chkdsk, windows repair, virus scan.. etc. I can hit control alt delete and bring up the task manager and run tasks but thats pretty much it. When i try to run explorer the taskbar flashes for a split second then goes away. i am at a stand still, does anyone have any ideas besides a clean install, the client has programs on the hard disk that he does not have the software for which is why i would not like to reinstall the OS
ChoosenJoe 0 Newbie Poster
goldeagle2005 33 Finkus Stinkalotus Team Colleague
Did you try a System Restore to a point when the computer was running properly?
Or, try running sfc /scannow from the run box.
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