Software Distribution 3.0

My computered updated overnight and when it restarted i have a blank desktop
with only my wallpaper picture ---no icons, folders, toolbar--nothing . When
I try to do a restore, from safe mode it automatically reinstalls the update
and I get the same blank desktop. How do I restore to an earlier time w/o
the software distribution 3.0 update--- everything seems to be there in safe
mode but I need to solve this problem from this latest update. THANKS in
advance for any help!

"Joe B863" <Joe > wrote in message
news:92043B94-54D8-4606-B435-...
> My computered updated overnight and when it restarted i have a blank
> desktop
> with only my wallpaper picture ---no icons, folders, toolbar--nothing .
> When
> I try to do a restore, from safe mode it automatically reinstalls the
> update
> and I get the same blank desktop. How do I restore to an earlier time
> w/o
> the software distribution 3.0 update--- everything seems to be there in
> safe
> mode but I need to solve this problem from this latest update. THANKS in
> advance for any help!


Boot into safe mode and disconnect from the internet. Do the restore and set
Windows Update to Notify only. Then boot into ordinary mode and hide the
notified update....

Windows XP only -



Taskbar Is Missing When You Log On to Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/318027

and/or

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Line 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.htm


NB Software Distribution 3.0 is a restore point created prior to installing
update/s.

You may wish to investigate which particular update is causing the problem
by installing them one by one until you find the one.

--

TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2009 - Update Services
http://taurarian.mvps.org
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"Joe B863" <Joe > wrote in message
news:92043B94-54D8-4606-B435-...
> My computered updated overnight and when it restarted i have a blank
> desktop
> with only my wallpaper picture ---no icons, folders, toolbar--nothing .
> When
> I try to do a restore, from safe mode it automatically reinstalls the
> update
> and I get the same blank desktop. How do I restore to an earlier time
> w/o
> the software distribution 3.0 update--- everything seems to be there in
> safe
> mode but I need to solve this problem from this latest update. THANKS in
> advance for any help!

Sort of like a "Catch 22" I shut off the auto updates and when I do a
restore, it automatically resets the automatic updates and then loads the
software distribution 3.0 with a blank screen except for the wall
paper---nothing is there-- I need to somehow shut off the automatic updates
completely in the restore also--is this possible?

"Gordon" wrote:

> "Joe B863" <Joe > wrote in message
> news:92043B94-54D8-4606-B435-...
> > My computer updated overnight and when it restarted i have a blank
> > desktop
> > with only my wallpaper picture ---no icons, folders, toolbar--nothing .
> > When
> > I try to do a restore, from safe mode it automatically reinstalls the
> > update
> > and I get the same blank desktop. How do I restore to an earlier time
> > w/o
> > the software distribution 3.0 update--- everything seems to be there in
> > safe
> > mode but I need to solve this problem from this latest update. THANKS in
> > advance for any help!
>
>
> Boot into safe mode and disconnect from the internet. Do the restore and set
> Windows Update to Notify only. Then boot into ordinary mode and hide the
> notified update....
>
>

"Joe B863" <> wrote in message
news:EA4ED39C-E502-425D-BF23-...
> Sort of like a "Catch 22" I shut off the auto updates and when I do a
> restore, it automatically resets the automatic updates and then loads the
> software distribution 3.0 with a blank screen except for the wall
> paper---nothing is there-- I need to somehow shut off the automatic
> updates
> completely in the restore also--is this possible?
>

Disconnect the machine from the Internet - then it CAN'T update. Then change
the Update settings.

nahh..i like this better.
not to be a complete simpleton... but, it looks as though i would reinstall all your drivers that you know are complatable with your OS, reformat (save all files on external harddrive if possible) Install OS on clean slate...then questionable drivers last. DEFRAG - START AND COMPLETE ALL UPDATES AT ONCE IF POSSIBLE.. COULD TAKE 25 HOURS..


RESTART - FLASH BIOS IF ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY...(LAST RESORT).. NOT PAINFUL THOU..

YOU SHOULD HAVE A SOLID SYSTEM IN END. IVE BEEN ON WIN 98 - VISTA.. AND WINXP HOME IS THE STRONGEST BOTTOMLINE ENDESTRUCTABLE OPERATING SYSTEM BESIDES MAC OF COURSE... UGH!