Using XP Pro SP3

Press Control+Alt+Delete keys, (The dialog box for Windows Task Manager opens)Select the File menu, then New Task (Run), (The dialog box for Create New Task opens)Type in Explorer (without the quotes)Press OK button. Hopefully Windows Explorer restarts with the Taskbar and Start button. Otherwise -Taskbar Is Missing When You Log On to Windowshttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/318027 and/or http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htmLine 117 Restore Taskbar and Start Menu Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm or Line #195 "Restore Desktop Icons and Taskbar"http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htmTaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services