the icons on my desktop and my tool bar disappeared

Question

At first, Mozilla Firefox didn't work, and i had to keep restarting my computer, a little after i realized that my tool bar, with the start menu wouldn't work, i've done virus scan's, spywear, and there is nothing, i used CCleaner to clean it out, still nothing, i want my icons and tool bar back please help...

oh and when the XP log in menu thingie comes up and i click on my name to get on, it says "userinit.exe application failed click OK to cancel application". please help with my computer.

Answer 1

Try the following fixes:

Wallpaper Hijacker Removal Tool:

http://www.majorgeeks.com/Wallpaper_Hijack_Remover_d4816.html

Note: You should hit all "Repair" buttons even though it may not say "Found!" This will fix a wallpaper hijack everytime if all repair buttons are pressed.



VundoFix:

http://www.symantec.com/content/en/us/global/removal_tool/threat_writeups/FixVundo.exe

Disconnect your computer from the internet

Run vundo

Restart your computer

Run the tool again to ensure no traces are left.

If there are the reboot into Safe Mode and run FixVundo again.



SmitFraud Removal

This tool will remove Desktop hijacking malware. Firstly, download the removal tool from here:

http://downloads.securitycadets.com/SmitfraudFix.exe

How to use:

http://cotojo.wordpress.com/2007/08/24



Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Removes Antivirus 2008/2009/XPAntivirus and many more:

http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?hhTest=1.

Download, install, update and select Full Scan.

Remove all infections that it finds after scan.

Answer 2

that's considering you ought to have hidden your icons from Taskbar properties. you are able to splendid this or you are able to attempt reinstalling homestead windows. PLz be extra particular together as telling the concern.

Answer 3

First go to control panel then go to add or remove programs then look for firefox uninstall it and donloade it again

Answer 4

First try entering the SAFE MODE WITH NETWORKING



TAP F8 when your computer is turned on



Try in that