Josh --
Solution #1:
Visit
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm and scroll down to
Item No. 195 (right column), click on "Restore Desktop Icons and Taskbar".
[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]
Solution #2:
HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307654
Description of the Windows XP Recovery Console
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314058
Install the Recovery Console, then do the following:
Type this command into the Recovery Console:
ENABLE RpcSs SERVICE_AUTO_START
You should receive a message saying "RpcSs has gone from
SERVICE_DISABLED to SERVICE_AUTO_START, you must reboot
your computer for these changes to take effect."
Type EXIT into the Recovery Console and let your computer
reboot.
Solution #3
Remove W32.MSBlast.Worm
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_msblast.htm
If your computer is constantly attempting to shutdown
or reboot, quickly go to:
Start > Run and type: shutdown -a , and hit enter.
This should halt the rebooting problem.
Then immediately turn-on Windows XP's built-in Firewall:
How do I turn on the Firewall?
http://www.andyrathbone.com/tips/firewall.html
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Nicholas
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| I was infected by the blaster worm and now when I boot I
| have no task bar and some hardware is missing. I go into
| services and the extended view is blank and when I try to
| go into the properties of the RPC service it doesn't come
| up and when I try to start the service it says it's
| disabled. Any suggestions or is a format and reinstall
| the only solution?
