Thanks it works wonderful, my firts idea about the problem was virus, so I
did an scan, but it did not gave me back the icons so I did what you say an
it worked

"Graeme" wrote:

> Do a control alt delete
>
> Then click on file list and then run new task
>
> Run regedit
>
> Then navigate to
>
> HKEY_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\Current Version\ Image File
> Execution
>
> If you find explorer.exe under that branch then delete it.
>
> Restart the computer and you will then have the desktop back
>
> If it is the same virus I have seen lately
>
> all the best
>
> Graeme
>
>
>
> "GL" wrote:
>
> > I had a virus. I thank it is gone. my start button, desktop icons and task
> > bar are missing. I do have my background picture on my desktop. have tried to
> > restore XP, repair from the install menu original disk, I have been to Kellys
> > Korners ( 275,117,& 195). Nothing helps. The only thing that will work is
> > the Task Manager. Can someone help ?..
> > --
> > GL