Taskbar letters, folder icons, thumnails disappear. Help

cheroke55 · 07-05-2008, 07:33 AM

Hello,
For years I thought this was a normal problem for XP.
That as you surfed long periods, the programs open in your taskbar, and the icons, thumbnails would for a better word "deteriorate" the letters in the taskbar programs disappear leaving blank boxes. If you opened explorer the folder icons, picture thumbnails would disappear leaving only folder or picture names.
Now the reason I thought this was a normal XP problem is... I have 4 machines, Ranging from a Sony P4 3.6 to an ASUS homemade P4-3.2. to two Generic brand P4. 2.4 and 2.6. The only thing they all have in common is they all run XP Pro SP 2 and 2 with SP3 Oh another thing when its to the point of reboot is the clock display stops and everything starts going away. I'm trying to run things in the Internet to bring it on. Oh! it only happens when I surf the web a lot. Which I surf for hours. I'm paralyzed and I sit at my computer hours reading, shopping and hehe posting in forums.
But os becoming annoying having to have to reboot a couple times a day. Oh. Thats another thing. The only way to reboot is using the Windows Task Manager and Shut down restart. Alt F4 or the start shut off computer dont work.
When I get to the point where I can get some screen captures I'll adf them. Anyway, after talking to many people even gurus. They say they have never seen this before.
Am I the only one? And on 4 different machines?
No way.

Help me. I'm tired of ctrl alt del after every 5-8 hours? I'm not sure exactly how long, It depends how much I surf.
If I leave 5 scripting programs for a Multi User Dungeon I own and run. That computer runs for days. Or if I run my servers with the games, they run months. But if I get on and surf. I have to reboot after hoiurs of surfing

Surfing, rebooting and frustrated... Help

Oberon2000 · 07-05-2008, 07:43 AM

Have you checked for viruses, spyware etc? This is usually my first port of call.

Also, look for any unusual services running in task manager. Things with the extension .EXE coming from C:/Windows or /Windows/System or System 32 could be a potential virus.

**ThorXP** · 07-05-2008, 08:40 AM

Oberon2000 maybe right but here we have a procedure for checking for infections and with this thread and four computers with the same problem I would suggest doing this one computer at a time.... Also they are a bit busy there so be patient.

To get Expert Help with malware removal:

I recommend that you read this article… ( "Simply, click on the links to be re-directed.)

"Having problems with spyware and pop-ups? - First Steps";
IMPORTANT - Read This Before Posting For Malware Removal Help

Please follow the instructions very carefully; then, post all the requested logs and information; as instructed, in the
HiJackThis Log Help Forum.
http://www.techsupportforum.com/secu...this-log-help/

Please ensure that you create a new thread in the HiJackThis Log Help Forum;
not back here in this one.

When carrying out The 5 Steps,
IMPORTANT - Read This Before Posting For Malware Removal Help

if you cannot complete any of them for whatever reason, just continue on with the next one until they are all completed.
However,it is extremely important to make mention of the fact that you could not complete any of the steps in your post to HiJackThis Log Help Forum.
http://www.techsupportforum.com/secu...this-log-help/

where an Analyst will assist you with other workarounds.

Once done, please be patient, as the Security Team Analysts are usually very busy; one of them will answer your request as soon as they can. .

07-05-2008, 07:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
cheroke55 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1 OS: XP SP3	Taskbar letters, folder icons, thumnails disappear. Help Hello, For years I thought this was a normal problem for XP. That as you surfed long periods, the programs open in your taskbar, and the icons, thumbnails would for a better word "deteriorate" the letters in the taskbar programs disappear leaving blank boxes. If you opened explorer the folder icons, picture thumbnails would disappear leaving only folder or picture names. Now the reason I thought this was a normal XP problem is... I have 4 machines, Ranging from a Sony P4 3.6 to an ASUS homemade P4-3.2. to two Generic brand P4. 2.4 and 2.6. The only thing they all have in common is they all run XP Pro SP 2 and 2 with SP3 Oh another thing when its to the point of reboot is the clock display stops and everything starts going away. I'm trying to run things in the Internet to bring it on. Oh! it only happens when I surf the web a lot. Which I surf for hours. I'm paralyzed and I sit at my computer hours reading, shopping and hehe posting in forums. But os becoming annoying having to have to reboot a couple times a day. Oh. Thats another thing. The only way to reboot is using the Windows Task Manager and Shut down restart. Alt F4 or the start shut off computer dont work. When I get to the point where I can get some screen captures I'll adf them. Anyway, after talking to many people even gurus. They say they have never seen this before. Am I the only one? And on 4 different machines? No way. Help me. I'm tired of ctrl alt del after every 5-8 hours? I'm not sure exactly how long, It depends how much I surf. If I leave 5 scripting programs for a Multi User Dungeon I own and run. That computer runs for days. Or if I run my servers with the games, they run months. But if I get on and surf. I have to reboot after hoiurs of surfing Surfing, rebooting and frustrated... Help

07-05-2008, 07:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oberon2000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 18 OS: WinXP SP2	Re: Taskbar letters, folder icons, thumnails disappear. Help Have you checked for viruses, spyware etc? This is usually my first port of call. Also, look for any unusual services running in task manager. Things with the extension .EXE coming from C:/Windows or /Windows/System or System 32 could be a potential virus.

07-05-2008, 08:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
ThorXP Mentor, Microsoft Support Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,876 OS: Windows XP Pro SP3, Kubuntu 8.04	Re: Taskbar letters, folder icons, thumnails disappear. Help Oberon2000 maybe right but here we have a procedure for checking for infections and with this thread and four computers with the same problem I would suggest doing this one computer at a time.... Also they are a bit busy there so be patient. To get Expert Help with malware removal: I recommend that you read this article… ( "Simply, click on the links to be re-directed.) "Having problems with spyware and pop-ups? - First Steps"; IMPORTANT - Read This Before Posting For Malware Removal Help Please follow the instructions *very carefully; then, post all the requested logs and information; as instructed, in the HiJackThis Log Help Forum. http://www.techsupportforum.com/secu...this-log-help/ Please ensure that you create a new thread in the HiJackThis Log Help Forum; not back here in this one. When carrying out The 5 Steps, IMPORTANT - Read This Before Posting For Malware Removal Help if you cannot complete any of them for whatever reason, just continue on with the next one until they are all completed. However,it is extremely important to make mention of the fact that you could not complete any of the steps in your post to HiJackThis Log Help Forum. http://www.techsupportforum.com/secu...this-log-help/ where an Analyst will assist you with other workarounds. Once done, please be patient, as the Security Team Analysts are usually very busy; one of them will answer your request as soon as they can.* . __________________ I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one. *Heaven goes by favorites, If it didn't then your dog would get in first. Amen.*