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Start up like fresh install?

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  • Windows 8
  • Desktops
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September 22, 2013 11:19:55 AM

This has only happened twice but this morn when I turned on my desk top ( new build, azus m5a99x evo, fx6100 6core, )my tiled screen (before clicking desktop ) has none of the icons that I have set up ie; control panel, computer, fraps, etc. Just has desktop and 2 others, no picture on the desktop icon just a generic one. I do a restart and it's back to normal.
Any idea what might be causing this? Like it's resetting to what it looked like with fresh install of windows 8. Been using this build for about a month now and everything else is fine. Not a big deal but it's bugging me.

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a c 481 * Windows 8
September 22, 2013 9:49:40 PM

First try System File Checker
Winkey plus 'X'
Choose Command Prompt (Admin)
Type sfc /scannow then Enter

Next time it 'fails', try Rt Click on Start Screen, does it display 'All Apps'?
And does the Start Screen return when Windows key pressed?
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September 23, 2013 8:16:30 PM

Did not display all apps, just the desktop icon with a generic flower pic and control panel, and computer. Did not try the windows key but will if it happens again.
Will try the command prompt and post results.
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