Take a look at Knowledge Base article 256194 No Desktop or Blank Desktop
After Logging On to Windows 2000 (http://support.microsoft.com/?id=256194).
Follow the steps to repair Internet Explorer. If the problem persists, let
us know exactly what you see on the screen.
Kevin McNiel, MCSE/MCSA
Platform Server Setup Group
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