problem with User account


  1. vanzterjohn21
    Posts : 1
    Windows 7 starter 32bit
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    problem with User account


    I got this problem my desktop icons/startups went missing

    but when i check on the Users folder i can see them[desktop icons]

    all my auto start are gone.. ex. anti virus, ym, msn, etc etc

    its like that i have a new user account..

    thanks for the help
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  3. richc46
    Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
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    Welcome,
    Important things first. Changes like this do not happen. It can be a major problem
    Run a full anti virus scan
    Download and run malwarebytes. Full scan and update it first

    If these are negative, try a system restore.

    But be sure, we do not want a virus to sperad to restore points..
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  4. RJ12
    Posts : 143
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
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    Also make sure that the Show Desktop Icons item is checked, to make sure:

    Right Click on the Desktop > Hover over "View" > and make sure "Show Desktop Icons" is checked.


    Hope it helps!:)
    Last edited by Brink; 14 Nov 2010 at 23:34. Reason: added link
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