Try this then:

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Line 117 – Restore Taskbar and Start Menu
or this
Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

Follow instructions at the top of page.

The icons should appear with the taskbar.
--
Rey


"DG" wrote:

> Hi Rey
>
> One more thing. The link you sent me stated that the "task bar DOES appear
> in safe mode" my icons and task bar DO NOT appear in safe mode.
>
> What do you think?
>
> Thanks
>
>
> "DG" wrote:
>
> > Hi Rey
> >
> > I appreciate your advice. Will this help with the icons too?
> >
> > DG
> >
> > "Rey Santos" wrote:
> >
> > > Try this link:
> > > Taskbar Is Missing When You Log On to Windows
> > > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318027
> > > --
> > > 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
> > > >