Try this link:
Taskbar Is Missing When You Log On to Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318027
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Rey


"DG" wrote:

> When I boot the computer, it brings me to user profile page that displays
> correctly. When I chose a profile loads and the screen is blank other than
> the desktop wallpaper. No Task bar, start button, icons, nothing but
> wallpaper. The only way to access the system is through control-alt-delete
> and choose "new task". From new task I can access all programs, even can
> choose desktop and it shows the desktop icons that you can open.
>
> Does anyone have a cure??????????????????
>
> I appreciate any help or understanding of how to cure this.
>
> Thank you
>