Running XP.
Windows starts as normal and the icons on the desktop appear but not the taskbar at the bottom - not even the clock or the start button.
Then, although the mouse can be moved, none of the icons are active so can't do anything. Ctrl/alt/del doesn't work so I have to turn off at the mains (which I understand is not a good idea).
Maybe have to do this 4 or 5 times until it starts normally - and when it does everything appears fine.
Ran a scan (McaFee - no problems) and ran PConPoint (registry/general PC health checker).
Then when I turn off, usually have to go through the same process again.
Any idea what's going on?
Windows starts as normal and the icons on the desktop appear but not the taskbar at the bottom - not even the clock or the start button.
Then, although the mouse can be moved, none of the icons are active so can't do anything. Ctrl/alt/del doesn't work so I have to turn off at the mains (which I understand is not a good idea).
Maybe have to do this 4 or 5 times until it starts normally - and when it does everything appears fine.
Ran a scan (McaFee - no problems) and ran PConPoint (registry/general PC health checker).
Then when I turn off, usually have to go through the same process again.
Any idea what's going on?