Re: Missing Task Bar and Start Menu

> windows explorer doesnt work too even control panel so i cant run programs
> under it. i right click the background because im trying to access the
> display properties.right now im planning to save my files to a cd then
> reformat but i would like to know other ways to repair the problem...please
> help..

> --
> ichi29
>
>
> "Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:
>

>> (cross-post added to Vista Perf & Maint)
>> "michiko" <michiko@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> newsF19B6D0-FEC2-4E97-B0CE-374E17631FA0@microsoft.com...

>> >I can't use windows normally.i have to use Task Manager just to run programs
>> > or access files.what to do?

>>
>>
>> That's one way to use it. However in case your explore.exe isn't always
>> going to fail when starting it would be a good idea to try starting it first. ; )
>>
>>

>> > my desktop is just blank yellow when i start windows.
>> > the start menu and taskbar is not displayed.

>>
>>
>> Exactly. If your background color is yellow and TM's Processes tab
>> doesn't show explorer.exe running that explains your symptoms.
>>
>>

>> > when i right click nothing happens.

>>
>>
>> Right click what? The background? I'm not sure if that would get
>> to Display Properties or not. I don't use Vista.
>>
>>

>> > i dont know if im
>> > in the safe mode.it started when windows cant shut down normally
>> > so i just have to turn off my laptop.im in windows vista home basic.

>>
>>
>> You could use Task Manager to do a shutdown too.
>> That would be better than just powering off the machine.
>>
>>

>> > i have already
>> > scanned my computer for spyware or viruses but none was detected.im planning
>> > to reformat my computer but i dont know how.please help..thanks!

>>
>>
>> This isn't the right newsgroup for that. Try Performance and Maintenance
>> instead? Cross-posting for your convenience. Click on the link in this reply's
>> header to switch newsgroups.
>>
>>
>> Good luck
>>
>> Robert
>> ---
>>
>>

>> >
>> > --
>> > ichi29
>> >
>> >
>> > "Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:
>> >
>> >> "ShermanJ" <ShermanJ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:2793C62D-B528-40E8-A225-5F1D8583DDDD@microsoft.com...
>> >> > The Task Bar and Start Menu has disappeared from my computer, for all users.
>> >> >
>> >> > Please tell me how to get it back.
>> >> >
>> >> > My OS is Windows XP Professional on a Dell Dimension 4600 desktop.
>> >> >
>> >> > Thanks
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> That could be a symptom that explorer.exe has gone.
>> >> You can start it again using Task Manager's File menu.
>> >> E.g. press Ctrl-Alt-Delete to get a dialog to start it.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Good luck
>> >>
>> >> Robert Aldwinckle
>> >> ---
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>

>>
>>
>>

> "michiko" <michiko@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:B17A85F8-BFC8-4781-B171-8E7B9BA7EEB4@microsoft.com...

> > windows explorer doesnt work too even control panel so i cant run programs
> > under it. i right click the background because im trying to access the
> > display properties.right now im planning to save my files to a cd then
> > reformat but i would like to know other ways to repair the problem...please
> > help..

>
>
> You are not giving us a clear picture of what you are doing and seeing.
> Did you get into Task Manager? (E.g. perhaps after pressing Ctrl-Alt-Delete?)
> Are you trying to start explorer.exe from there?
> Are you trying to start control.exe from there?
>
> And do you get a menu when you right-click the Desktop or not?
> (Telling us why you are trying to do it doesn't really help describe
> your symptoms.)
>
> Remember, your words have to substitute for what our eyes might notice.
>
>
> Robert
> ---
>
>

> > --
> > ichi29
> >
> >
> > "Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:
> >

> >> (cross-post added to Vista Perf & Maint)
> >> "michiko" <michiko@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> newsF19B6D0-FEC2-4E97-B0CE-374E17631FA0@microsoft.com...
> >> >I can't use windows normally.i have to use Task Manager just to run programs
> >> > or access files.what to do?
> >>
> >>
> >> That's one way to use it. However in case your explore.exe isn't always
> >> going to fail when starting it would be a good idea to try starting it first. ; )
> >>
> >>
> >> > my desktop is just blank yellow when i start windows.
> >> > the start menu and taskbar is not displayed.
> >>
> >>
> >> Exactly. If your background color is yellow and TM's Processes tab
> >> doesn't show explorer.exe running that explains your symptoms.
> >>
> >>
> >> > when i right click nothing happens.
> >>
> >>
> >> Right click what? The background? I'm not sure if that would get
> >> to Display Properties or not. I don't use Vista.
> >>
> >>
> >> > i dont know if im
> >> > in the safe mode.it started when windows cant shut down normally
> >> > so i just have to turn off my laptop.im in windows vista home basic.
> >>
> >>
> >> You could use Task Manager to do a shutdown too.
> >> That would be better than just powering off the machine.
> >>
> >>
> >> > i have already
> >> > scanned my computer for spyware or viruses but none was detected.im planning
> >> > to reformat my computer but i dont know how.please help..thanks!
> >>
> >>
> >> This isn't the right newsgroup for that. Try Performance and Maintenance
> >> instead? Cross-posting for your convenience. Click on the link in this reply's
> >> header to switch newsgroups.
> >>
> >>
> >> Good luck
> >>
> >> Robert
> >> ---
> >>
> >>
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > ichi29
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> "ShermanJ" <ShermanJ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> >> news:2793C62D-B528-40E8-A225-5F1D8583DDDD@microsoft.com...
> >> >> > The Task Bar and Start Menu has disappeared from my computer, for all users.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Please tell me how to get it back.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > My OS is Windows XP Professional on a Dell Dimension 4600 desktop.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Thanks
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> That could be a symptom that explorer.exe has gone.
> >> >> You can start it again using Task Manager's File menu.
> >> >> E.g. press Ctrl-Alt-Delete to get a dialog to start it.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> Good luck
> >> >>
> >> >> Robert Aldwinckle
> >> >> ---
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>

>
>
>

>i can access programs,files only through task manager,i tried running
> explorer.exe,but the taskbar just appeared for a sec and then disappeared
> again,i tried it for a couple of times,whenever i try opening the control
> panel,(even control.exe),only the frame shows,and just like taskbar,it
> appears for a sec and disppeared again,when i right click at the
> desktop,nothing happens,..

>
> --
> ichi29
>
>
> "Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:
>

>> "michiko" <michiko@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:B17A85F8-BFC8-4781-B171-8E7B9BA7EEB4@microsoft.com...

>> > windows explorer doesnt work too even control panel so i cant run programs
>> > under it. i right click the background because im trying to access the
>> > display properties.right now im planning to save my files to a cd then
>> > reformat but i would like to know other ways to repair the problem...please
>> > help..

>>
>>
>> You are not giving us a clear picture of what you are doing and seeing.
>> Did you get into Task Manager? (E.g. perhaps after pressing Ctrl-Alt-Delete?)
>> Are you trying to start explorer.exe from there?
>> Are you trying to start control.exe from there?
>>
>> And do you get a menu when you right-click the Desktop or not?
>> (Telling us why you are trying to do it doesn't really help describe
>> your symptoms.)
>>
>> Remember, your words have to substitute for what our eyes might notice.
>>
>>
>> Robert
>> ---
>>
>>

>> > --
>> > ichi29
>> >
>> >
>> > "Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:
>> >
>> >> (cross-post added to Vista Perf & Maint)
>> >> "michiko" <michiko@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> newsF19B6D0-FEC2-4E97-B0CE-374E17631FA0@microsoft.com...
>> >> >I can't use windows normally.i have to use Task Manager just to run programs
>> >> > or access files.what to do?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> That's one way to use it. However in case your explore.exe isn't always
>> >> going to fail when starting it would be a good idea to try starting it first. ; )
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> > my desktop is just blank yellow when i start windows.
>> >> > the start menu and taskbar is not displayed.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Exactly. If your background color is yellow and TM's Processes tab
>> >> doesn't show explorer.exe running that explains your symptoms.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> > when i right click nothing happens.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Right click what? The background? I'm not sure if that would get
>> >> to Display Properties or not. I don't use Vista.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> > i dont know if im
>> >> > in the safe mode.it started when windows cant shut down normally
>> >> > so i just have to turn off my laptop.im in windows vista home basic.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> You could use Task Manager to do a shutdown too.
>> >> That would be better than just powering off the machine.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> > i have already
>> >> > scanned my computer for spyware or viruses but none was detected.im planning
>> >> > to reformat my computer but i dont know how.please help..thanks!
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> This isn't the right newsgroup for that. Try Performance and Maintenance
>> >> instead? Cross-posting for your convenience. Click on the link in this reply's
>> >> header to switch newsgroups.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Good luck
>> >>
>> >> Robert
>> >> ---
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> >
>> >> > --
>> >> > ichi29
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > "Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> "ShermanJ" <ShermanJ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> >> news:2793C62D-B528-40E8-A225-5F1D8583DDDD@microsoft.com...
>> >> >> > The Task Bar and Start Menu has disappeared from my computer, for all users.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > Please tell me how to get it back.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > My OS is Windows XP Professional on a Dell Dimension 4600 desktop.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > Thanks
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> That could be a symptom that explorer.exe has gone.
>> >> >> You can start it again using Task Manager's File menu.
>> >> >> E.g. press Ctrl-Alt-Delete to get a dialog to start it.
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Good luck
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Robert Aldwinckle
>> >> >> ---
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>

>>
>>
>>

> "michiko" <michiko@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:3E5ED4AE-1454-465F-BE83-FA9676BF3305@microsoft.com...

> >i can access programs,files only through task manager,i tried running
> > explorer.exe,but the taskbar just appeared for a sec and then disappeared
> > again,i tried it for a couple of times,whenever i try opening the control
> > panel,(even control.exe),only the frame shows,and just like taskbar,it
> > appears for a sec and disppeared again,when i right click at the
> > desktop,nothing happens,..

>
>
> That's much better description. Thank you.
>
> Have you tried doing a safe mode boot? Then, if necessary, try the same
> Task Manager driven procedures with it. Also, instead of opening the Control
> Panel you could try opening the specific .cpl file that you would be using
> once you had the CP open. E.g. you could open Add/Remove Programs
> by starting control appwiz.cpl or get into Device Manger via control sysdm.cpl
>
>
> Good luck
>
> Robert
> ---
>
>

> >
> > --
> > ichi29
> >
> >
> > "Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:
> >

> >> "michiko" <michiko@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:B17A85F8-BFC8-4781-B171-8E7B9BA7EEB4@microsoft.com...
> >> > windows explorer doesnt work too even control panel so i cant run programs
> >> > under it. i right click the background because im trying to access the
> >> > display properties.right now im planning to save my files to a cd then
> >> > reformat but i would like to know other ways to repair the problem...please
> >> > help..
> >>
> >>
> >> You are not giving us a clear picture of what you are doing and seeing.
> >> Did you get into Task Manager? (E.g. perhaps after pressing Ctrl-Alt-Delete?)
> >> Are you trying to start explorer.exe from there?
> >> Are you trying to start control.exe from there?
> >>
> >> And do you get a menu when you right-click the Desktop or not?
> >> (Telling us why you are trying to do it doesn't really help describe
> >> your symptoms.)
> >>
> >> Remember, your words have to substitute for what our eyes might notice.
> >>
> >>
> >> Robert
> >> ---
> >>
> >>
> >> > --
> >> > ichi29
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> (cross-post added to Vista Perf & Maint)
> >> >> "michiko" <michiko@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> >> newsF19B6D0-FEC2-4E97-B0CE-374E17631FA0@microsoft.com...
> >> >> >I can't use windows normally.i have to use Task Manager just to run programs
> >> >> > or access files.what to do?
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> That's one way to use it. However in case your explore.exe isn't always
> >> >> going to fail when starting it would be a good idea to try starting it first. ; )
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> > my desktop is just blank yellow when i start windows.
> >> >> > the start menu and taskbar is not displayed.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> Exactly. If your background color is yellow and TM's Processes tab
> >> >> doesn't show explorer.exe running that explains your symptoms.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> > when i right click nothing happens.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> Right click what? The background? I'm not sure if that would get
> >> >> to Display Properties or not. I don't use Vista.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> > i dont know if im
> >> >> > in the safe mode.it started when windows cant shut down normally
> >> >> > so i just have to turn off my laptop.im in windows vista home basic.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> You could use Task Manager to do a shutdown too.
> >> >> That would be better than just powering off the machine.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> > i have already
> >> >> > scanned my computer for spyware or viruses but none was detected.im planning
> >> >> > to reformat my computer but i dont know how.please help..thanks!
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> This isn't the right newsgroup for that. Try Performance and Maintenance
> >> >> instead? Cross-posting for your convenience. Click on the link in this reply's
> >> >> header to switch newsgroups.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> Good luck
> >> >>
> >> >> Robert
> >> >> ---
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> >
> >> >> > --
> >> >> > ichi29
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> > "Robert Aldwinckle" wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> "ShermanJ" <ShermanJ@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> >> >> news:2793C62D-B528-40E8-A225-5F1D8583DDDD@microsoft.com...
> >> >> >> > The Task Bar and Start Menu has disappeared from my computer, for all users.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > Please tell me how to get it back.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > My OS is Windows XP Professional on a Dell Dimension 4600 desktop.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > Thanks
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> That could be a symptom that explorer.exe has gone.
> >> >> >> You can start it again using Task Manager's File menu.
> >> >> >> E.g. press Ctrl-Alt-Delete to get a dialog to start it.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Good luck
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Robert Aldwinckle
> >> >> >> ---
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>

>
>
>