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celia
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Restore My Desktop
« on: Thursday 03 March 05 12:12 UTC (UK) »
Over the past few years every now and then when i switched on my P.C i would get the white screen.To restore my active desktop,so i did, no problem. Recently though this has been happening four out of five time's when i switch on. I haven't done any of the mentioned things  to cause that. I am getting a bit worried in case this is leading to a bigger problem. Does anyone know what might be causing this so i can fix it.

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Re: Restore My Desktop
« Reply #1 on: Monday 14 March 05 03:34 UTC (UK) »
In my past experience with Win98, it's best to disable the Active Desktop altogether.
It was never properly sorted and affected the stability of Windows.

To disable the Active Desktop, right-click an empty area on the desktop, point to Active Desktop, and then click View As Web Page to clear the check mark.

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celia
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Re: Restore My Desktop
« Reply #2 on: Monday 14 March 05 13:29 UTC (UK) »
Thank you Tom, I do get asked if i want to disable  the Active Desktop.Every time but wont press buttons unless i know they wont they give me  another broblem. So i will take your advice and disable it next time.

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Re: Restore My Desktop
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 16 March 05 07:38 UTC (UK) »
I would agree with Tom ... active desktop in some of its incarnations caused nothing but problems ..... disable it.

Its original function was to allow you to place active internet elements on your desktop which would be automatically updated as you are online and unless you have need of that particular function it's of no real use to you.
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