Article ID: 218832
Article Last Modified on 10/13/2003
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 1
This article was previously published under Q218832
SYMPTOMS
When you restart your computer after you install Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 1, only your desktop wallpaper and the text below each desktop icon may be displayed. The desktop icons may not be displayed.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the IBM Aptiva Start Desktop Effects program starts automatically when you start Windows 95. The Start Desktop Effects program may not be completely compatible with Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 1.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, contact IBM Technical Support to inquire about the availability of a resolution for this issue.
To work around this issue, remove the Aptiva Start Desktop Effects shortcut from the Startup folder:
- Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Taskbar Properties.
- On the Start Menu Programs tab, click Remove, double-click Startup, click Start Desktop Effects, click Remove, click Close, and then click OK.
MORE INFORMATION
The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
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