Problem locations (I omitted some because they were either blank or unknown):ĥ.) External Media (This led me to believe there was some sort of conflict with the iPod, but I made sure nothing was plugged in when I rebooted other than my monitor, keyboard, and mouse.) The following error report was displayed when I requested further details: Thinking that the pre-installed files could be bad, I ran Startup Repair again from my genuine Windows 7 install disc, but the result was the same. It found and attempted to repair an error, but was unable to do so. Naturally, Windows suggested that I attempt to repair it at the boot menu, so I decided to run Startup Repair. I ran the kernel debugger with no result, and I ran a memory test, but that came back clean. I used every single boot repair I knew, starting with the F8 options: I tried Safe Mode and Last Known Good Configuration, both with the same results as if I’d booted normally. It continued to do this in an unending cycle of failing to boot. Upon returning, I rebooted the computer and received my next April Fool’s Joke – Windows would not boot! The machine would load up the GUI boot screen, but then, instead of displaying the login screen, I would see a black screen with just my cursor visible, and then the computer would reboot. After checking to make sure nothing was out of place (besides the missing desktop icons) I shut down and left for several hours. ![]() A while later, there was a power outage, and my comp therefore shutdown unexpectedly. I decided to ignore it for the time being, and began syncing music to my iPod. Anyway, the computer rebooted, but unfortunately, the desktop icon issue persisted. I know I should have changed the “userprofile” to my username, but I didn’t realize that at the time. I entered in the following commands verbatim in an elevated command prompt: I found another post which suggested rebuilding the icon cache. Running out of ideas, I quickly jumped online and searched our incredibly helpful forum. The only way I could make the icons reappear was to use the trusty Winkey+ P, and switch the display option from “Computer Only” to “Parallel” or “Duplicate.” ![]() I knew the icons were still there, because I saw them in my Desktop folder, and my taskbar and Start menu were fine. I decided to try a few basic troubleshooting tips to correct this: I disabled and re-enabled the “Show Desktop Icons” option, I changed my theme a couple of times, I set my desktop icons to default, and I rebooted the computer. I’m afraid my computer played quite the joke on me! It was business as usual, and I was dragging a folder to the Recycle Bin when my desktop icons suddenly vanished. ![]() As many of you may know, yesterday was April Fool’s Day, and I am running Windows 7 Pro 64-bit with SP1 installed, and until yesterday it was working fairly well.
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