So my computer was on standby and all of the sudden when we looked at it there was the desktop, with no icons. I turned the computer on and off and the desktop loaded, then the icons disppeared. I have a Compaq Notebook C304NR. I'm completely comptuter challenged. Any idea what's going on? The way I'm on the internet is some privacy protector ad came up on the desktop and I clicked on it, then typed in yahoo. There still is no desktop.
2007-12-17 14:12:01 · 6 answers · asked by hagamma 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Ok I have tried right click, nothing happens. Also I did ctl+alt+ delete, a message says my task manager has been disabled. I didn't do it. Is this a virus? And if so is there anyway to salvage what's I've saved.
2007-12-18 08:25:27 · update #1
XP right? Search for "Desktop Cleanup Wizard" it's a common surprise "feature".
2007-12-17 15:09:50 · answer #1 · answered by Vampaerus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put your cursor in the blank desktop space and right-click. Select Arrange Icons by and the select Show desktop icons
2007-12-17 14:16:32 · answer #2 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You try to turn off your computer then turn on it again. If not try to from your desktop program drag some icons or click the show my desktop.
2007-12-17 14:22:22 · answer #3 · answered by foongmeiyen65 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this
Right Click your desktop
Arrange Icons by ---> Show desktop icons.
2007-12-17 14:15:47 · answer #4 · answered by Aaron S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is the start menu there?
If not, you can push Ctrl + Alt + Delete, go to the Processes tab, click "new process", and then type explorer.exe
(Sorry if my wording of buttons / tabs is a little off, I haven't used Windows in a while and am relying completely on my memory...)
2007-12-17 14:27:17 · answer #5 · answered by pac422man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
right click on your desk top...point your cursor at "arrange icons by..." and make sure show desktop icons has a check by it
2007-12-17 14:17:50 · answer #6 · answered by Hugh_G_Rection 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋