Hi,

I saw a posting on a problem that is very similar to mine. I am unable to view my desktop icons, start menu bar, or explorer after logging in either threw a normal startup or threw safe mode. I have attempted to use the Task Manager to run Windows Explorer and am unable to do so. I have also attempted run Internet Explorer and have been unable to run that either. I have run CHKDSK and found no bad sectors and have run sfc /scannow without any indications of issues but still have the same issue. I have looked in my registry under the following location for Explorer or IExplorer and did not find it.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\

I still have access to the internet threw my main computer however the machine that has the trouble is my laptop and I just started having this issue late last night. I will do my best to provide you with any more information that I can and hope this issue can be resolved.

I am using a Sony Vaio VGN-FS1760/W Laptop with upgraded memory to 2Gigs and 100 GB HDD. I have Windows XP home SP3 and it generally has the latest updates from Microsoft.
Eric

This post has been edited by StarrEj: Oct 27 2009, 09:54 AM