Help. My desktop disappeared

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Hi,
My desktop is completely messed up. When I start up my computer, it briefly
show the wallpaper, but after that, a white screen appears. When
right-clicking the mouse, it won't show properties either. (Icons and
shortcuts do work though). Does anyone know how to restore this?
Many thanks!

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Thanks Carey,
But doesn't this restore my complete system? I just want to get rid of the
white screen to be able to see the wallpaper that seems to be hidden.
Thanks again

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

> How to start the System Restore tool at a command prompt in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/defau [...] -us;304449
>
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> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
> Microsoft Newsgroups
>
> Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/se [...] hoose.mspx
>
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> "Rianne" wrote:
>
> | Hi,
> | My desktop is completely messed up. When I start up my computer, it briefly
> | show the wallpaper, but after that, a white screen appears. When
> | right-clicking the mouse, it won't show properties either. (Icons and
> | shortcuts do work though). Does anyone know how to restore this?
> | Many thanks!
>

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System Restore is NOT like GoBack. It does not monitor and copy your entire drive. Your
data files, docs, email, etc, will be untouched by a System Restore. Only Windows XP
operating system files and settings are restored. The only caveat is that you should use
a Restore Point as close to but PRIOR to when the problem started. Why? Any software,
updates, and drivers installed after the Restore Point that you use will probably have to
be reinstalled, because the prior Windows Registry from the Restore Point that you use
will not have the keys and strings for them. That is one reason why it is best to use
System Restore as soon as a problem arises that cannot be dealt with unless you use System
Restore, and that is why you should use a Restore Point as close to but PRIOR to when the
problem began. Again, to answer your question, your "complete system" will NOT be
restored, just some of the Windows XP operating system files, the registry (configuration
settings etc.) If you are unhappy with the results of a System Restore, there is an
option to UNDO MY LAST RESTORATION.
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"Rianne" <Rianne@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks Carey,
> But doesn't this restore my complete system? I just want to get rid of the
> white screen to be able to see the wallpaper that seems to be hidden.
> Thanks again
>
> "Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:
>
> > How to start the System Restore tool at a command prompt in Windows XP
> > http://support.microsoft.com/defau [...] -us;304449
> >
> > --
> > Carey Frisch
> > Microsoft MVP
> > Windows XP - Shell/User
> > Microsoft Newsgroups
> >
> > Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/athome/se [...] hoose.mspx
> >
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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> >
> > "Rianne" wrote:
> >
> > | Hi,
> > | My desktop is completely messed up. When I start up my computer, it briefly
> > | show the wallpaper, but after that, a white screen appears. When
> > | right-clicking the mouse, it won't show properties either. (Icons and
> > | shortcuts do work though). Does anyone know how to restore this?
> > | Many thanks!
> >