I got up this morning to a computer with only a desktop picture. No icon's, no Start, no taskbar, no clock. I can get into My Computer and the items available there and I can CRTL,ALT DEL to shut down and restart.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Try restoring the System Files to a previous known good state (Start, Programs, Accessories, System tools, System Information, Tools, System Restore).

Thanks Mike, but I don't have a Start Icon to access the Start, Programs, Accessories, System tools, System Information, Tools, System Restore).
I restarted in safe mode but it's in the same condition as my OS Desktop.

Try Ctrl > Esc to bring up the start menu.

Or try safe mode with command promt & enter:

%systemroot%\system32\restore\rstrui.exe

Also perhaps:

Restore Taskbar and Desktop to Default Functionality (Line 164)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm


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Originally Posted by Jephree

Restore Taskbar and Desktop to Default Functionality (Line 164)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

thats what i was lookin 4 but i couldnt find it! lol

Problem solved, I replaced the keyboard and my desktop is back to normal.

Glad to hear it!

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