No icons appear

[sansay]

I know I posted a thread earlier but I'm desperate right now. I recently had a problem with my display freezing everything except for the mouse. I did a scan during Safe Mode and removed some medium level trojans. After recieving a message regarding a dll file that apparently doesn't exist, I did a repair install. I went through all the activation except for the final one. Whenever I try to log into my account the mouse is moveable but there are no icons or anything for that matter loading. I tried going to Safe Mode but I can't because my XP isn't "fully activated". HELP

 

[kimsland]

I tried going to Safe Mode but I can't because my XP isn't "fully activated".

Safe mode, normally works, even if you haven't activated

In Normal mode, if you press CTRL + ALT + DEL keys on the keyboard do you see Task Manager?

If, Yes. Then click on File->Run->Explorer.exe->ok

Do the icons now show?

If, Yes. then download this tool: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/XP_FixLogon.zip
This utility checks for the correct GINA value in the Registry and will allow you to restore it, if its incorrect.

 

[sansay]

Ok here's the thing, I'm not even at the part of the installation where you're supposed to set up accounts. It's just a black screen right now with the loading cursor

 

[kimsland]

Oh, possible try Memtest for 7 Passes
Or confirm your Hard Drive is set for CS jumper (if it's ATA) and also in IDE0 on the Motherboard.

Then do another Repair