Having problems

[Luis]

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Right Now I am using Microsoft Windows XP (5.1.2600)
Service Pack 2. Recently I downloaded a program that
patches the file uxtheme.dll so that I can use themes
other than the one's developed by Microsoft. The problem
is that it messed up my computer. Now when i run windows
XP my desktop won't show up and my taskbar won't show up
either. I tried to uninstall and then install SP2 but it
wouldn't uninstall. I don't know what to do. I can't use
my computer anymore. The bad thing is that I lost the
Windows XP setup CD. Can anyone please help me. you can
email me at mnn2k@myway.com

 

[Larry]

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Common sense says what's more important, extra themes
(that apparently screwed your pc) or being responsible
and storing important cds such as windows xp.

Having said that , I don't know , if your desktop doesn't
show try this. Reboot and depress and hold F8
then try ;

Last Known Good Configuration

>-----Original Message-----
>Right Now I am using Microsoft Windows XP (5.1.2600)
>Service Pack 2. Recently I downloaded a program that
>patches the file uxtheme.dll so that I can use themes
>other than the one's developed by Microsoft. The problem
>is that it messed up my computer. Now when i run windows
>XP my desktop won't show up and my taskbar won't show up
>either. I tried to uninstall and then install SP2 but it
>wouldn't uninstall. I don't know what to do. I can't use
>my computer anymore. The bad thing is that I lost the
>Windows XP setup CD. Can anyone please help me. you can
>email me at mnn2k@myway.com
>.
>

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain (More info?)

Use caution when you see offers on the net for "Free Wallpaper" as these
offers often install adware/spyware without your knowlege. It is a
little sneaky. The risk/reward principle applies here.