Blank Desktop

The Problem:-

When I boot up all I get is a blank desktop. No icons or anything at all. If I press CTRL +ALT+ DEL Keys,I can open the task manager, but am still unable to bring up a desktop.

Resolution:-

To resove this issue you have to create a new Explorer.exe process from Task Manager.

Start>Run>regedit>OK
Open Registry Editor and see if shell ="explorer.exe" .
Navigate to the following location:-[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon]

Explorer.exe is used for the Windows desktop GUI.

Related KB Article:-
Shells Other Than Explorer.exe Replaced on Installation or Upgrade
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=228309