Is strange computer behavior like, failing to load startup icons in the taskbar the reason for a Hard Drive Format? Does Format guarantee better file stability or is this just a problem with software and not how a hard drive is formatted, either Quick or Full Format? Thank you. I know the difference between Format and Quick, all Quick does is deletes the files on the HDD and installs OS without scanning for bad sectors. Just a good question I asked above is what I am looking for.Mark H1 person needs an answerI do too

hello this problem you describe can be caused by a variety of reasons the first thing you should do is look for malware on your computer http://www.malwarebytes.org/ (remove any malware found)then make sure the computer is completely updated if all checks out it may be a registry fix:: ((any registry edits can be potentialy problematic)) ''''DO THE ABOVE STEPS FIRST''' This problem may be fixed by using one of these 4 repairs: (1) RESTORE A MISSING "USERINIT" REGISTRY VALUE 1. Copy below and paste into Notepad: ----------copy inside only---------- Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon] "Userinit"="C:\\WINDOWS\\SYSTEM32\\userinit.ex e," ----------copy inside only---------- 2. If your Windows is not on drive C: replace C: with your Windows drive letter and Save-As Userinit.reg (or any name + .reg). 3. Double-click or right-click and merge into the registry. 4. Restart. (2) DELETE AN INCORRECT "EXPLORER.EXE" ENTRY IN THE REGISTRY 1. Open the Run box and enter: regedit 2. Go to this key: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options] 3. If you see "explorer.exe" as a subkey below, delete it. 4. Restart. (3) RESTORE A MISSING "EXPLORER.EXE" ENTRY IN THE REGISTRY 1. Copy below and paste into Notepad: ----------copy inside only---------- Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon] "Shell"="explorer.exe" ----------copy inside only---------- 2. Save-As WinLogon.reg (or any name + .reg). 3. Double-click or right-click and merge into the registry. 4. Restart. (4) EXLORER.EXE IS MISSING If explorer.exe is not in C:\WINDOWS\ then insert your Windows CD and, using the 'Task Manager', run the 'System File Checker' utility with this command: sfc /scannow If the 'System File Checker' didn't replace it, boot to the Recovery Console with the Windows CD and copy explorer.exe manually: 1. Insert the Windows CD and restart. 2. When setup begins, choose the "Repair or Recover" option by pressing "R". 3. Once at the command prompt, enter: copy D:\I386\EXPLORER.EX_ C:\WINDOWS\ (Change drive letters accordingly) 4. The file, "EXPLORER.EX_" is compressed and should be automatically expanded on copy. If it doesn't just enter this command: expand C:\WINDOWS\EXPLORER.EX_ C:\WINDOWS\explorer.exe 5. To exit the Recovery Console, type: exit. If the desktop still does not load then, from within the Task Manager, run a new task to open the Registry Editor: regedit.exe and check the registry data from above, adding as neccessary, if it is missing or incorrect. Please click the Check Mark As Answered On This Page If this post helps to resolve your issue as it helps others who need quick access to Answers THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK