Windows explorer keeps on reloading my taskbar, shortcuts etc.

Can you get in to safe mode?

If so, you should be able to roll back to a restore point prior to when the problem started happening (I'm guessing the problem started with SP2?)

If you cannot even get into safe mode, you should boot your original Windows CD and select the "Repair" option.

As daleoran points out, your data is not lost ... there are several ways to recover it, but best to try to recover Windows first before trying more drastic measures.

More than likely errors of this type are actually related to spyware:

http://www.experts-exchange.com/Web/Browser_Issues/Q_20975384.html

If safemode also not allowing u to restore ur system, then use Command Prompt method to do it :)

HOW TO: Start the System Restore Tool from a Command Prompt in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=304449

hi SheharyaarSaahil,

  I went into safe mode with command prompt. I type %systemroot%\system32\restore\rstrui.exe in it. At first i saw a restore point dialog. After 2 seconds, it disappear. without letting me to select which restore point i want.

hmmmmm, well its doing the same thing there also.... its disappearing !! =\

1. tell me are there extrenal devices attahed to the system at present ??
2. and what was the last thing u did before all this started, any updates or new software\hardware addition ??
3. and are u having Original XP CD, or those Recovery Cds which came with ur system ??

jackolim, did u do windows update before this ??
i think this issue is happening due a MS Update :-/

jockolim,  can you do anything other than DOS commands?

I am having the same problem.  SheharyaarSaahil has been working all day with me and nothing.

I did some updates early yesterday, everything was fine until I logged in this morning.

Also are you getting a svchost error at the logon screen?

hi sheharyaarsaahil,
 1)I have no external devices except a printer.
 2) I remember the beause of SP2, it automatically updates my XP and tells me to restarts.
 3) i'm using original XP.

Hi Gdoucette.
   I did not get any svhost error at logon. It is right after i logon, before u are able to see the start bar, your shortcuts and taskbar. It stuck down there! and keep on reloading the same things(Start bar, shortcuts and taskbar) disappear for 2 seconds and reload again. I can choose my window task manager(ctl alt del) and notice something in my processes. All processes seems okay except the explorer.exe keeps on reloading. OH my god! headache man!

Hi guys. Any gurus can really help me in such kind of problem, before i decide to reformat the harddisk.

Hi sheharyaarsaahil,
    I manage to follow the steps from the virtual guy to uninstall SP2 and boot back in normal mode. I only manage to login into adminisrator but not my own userid as it hangs halfway for very long. In administrator. I manage to see my shortcuts but not the taskbar and Start button.( 1st problem solved as the explorer .exe does not reload anymore)  Thereffore, i try to install SP2 again. But it prompt me that there is a still SP2 inside my XP and it refuse to install SP2 for me. But at least i got a clue that there is something problem that i update previously that cause the explorer.exe(K388707 update?). Well, i stuck here, don know what to do next. Shall i contact the virtual guy instead? Is it really true  when uninstall SP2, some programs which was previously  inside might find strange as the OS has change back SP1 and react slowly? Thanks.

What is the recovery repair diskette?  Do I create this?  Most IBMS don't come with this stuff.

jack, from Administrator account, can u manage to open Control Panel, if u cannot then hit Ctrl+Alt+Del and then hi the New Task button, now type Control.exe and hit enter
u will see the Control Panel, not hit User Account and try to create a New User account with Administrative rights
after creating, restart and now try to login with this new user, check if same problem there also ??

if Yes again hit Ctrl+Alt+Del and now in the New Task, write  cmd  (hit enter)
now type, sfc /scannow  (hit enter)
SFC scan will start scanning ur system
u will need ur WinXP CD in order to fix the corrupted windows system files, if found by scan.

let it to complete and post back the results :)

>> What is the recovery repair diskette?

GD these are the Recovery Disks which came with the company which can be used to restore the factory image of ur OS, means like when it was came !!
U cannot create it,,,, they shud be given from the system's manufacturer.
if u dont have them, then u have to use the standard WinXP CDs which we use to access Recovery Console and for installing\repairing XP !! :)

Hi sheharyaarsaahil,
           When i am in administrator, I access control panel, and user accounts screen. But it remains blank even after 10mins. i choose sfc/scannow. But the same things happen. The Scan now screen cames on but even after 10mins it still remains in progress without any single movement in progress bar. Other things still remain the same. No startup button and taskbar except shortcuts.

Hi sheharyaarsaahil,  

               I decided to format my harddisk as i urgently need my PC to work properly. Full credits to you as you at least help me to find what could have cause my explorer .exe to reload every 2 to 3 seconds. At least it must have due to the KB834707 update error. Thanks a lot.