Julie, I notice that you have been having this problem for quite a while. I have 2 suggestions, neither of which is particularly appealing but may be necessary.
1. Go to the Microsoft web site http://www.microsoft.com and in their Search field, type "Active Desktop" and then wait for the results. You'll get quite a bit of response. I know I did. 2. If absolutely necessary, you may have to re-load your Windows program. It sounds like you have a corrupted file which isn't allowing your Active Desktop to function. The Active Desktop as I understand it, combines features that we as visually impaired computer users don't normally worry about. The active Desktop sets up your view of the list of items in a specific way, adds whatever background you may have chosen and includes any changes you may have made to the titles on that display. That information is stored in a recoverable file. The purpose is to provide you with a working environment which is the same every time you open that list. Actually, the list on a desk top is links to the various programs you might need. They are not the actual program, just a set of directions which tells the computer where to go to "link" up with that particular choice. People tend to alter what the computer starts with by changing the title of the link. That is something which may be effected by your problem. I don't know which file is responsible for that configuration information. Maybe someone like Denny Huff might be able to help you there. If you do get help like that, just insert your original Windows disk and use the Find feature to locate the file. Then copy it into the appropriate folder on your main drive. Failing that, your only alternative would be to re-install Windows completely, an annoying and time consuming operation at best. But the advantage is a completely clean Windows system. I have had to do it. Before you begin, make sure that you save all of your document files to separate disks. Make sure that you have copies of all of your other programs like Jaws for example, your word processor and so on. Normally, they aren't effected by a re-installation like that but it's always best to be sure. Finally, if you have to re-install, make sure you have a copy of the code key in some alternative form: tape, Braille, digital recording, etc. At one point, you will be prompted for that information. Good luck Julie and I'm sincerely sorry no one has responded to you as of yet. John Justice ----- Original Message ----- From: "Julie Dawson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "jaws users list >" <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 7:24 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] active desktop >I am running windows xp and jaws 5.0 I keep getting a prompt when I boot up > my computer about restoring my active desktop and it talks about links > before I either restore it or tab past the start button to the desktop. > Thank you for any assistance. > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > May I never get too busy in my own affairs that I fail to respond to the > needs of others with kindness and compassion. > - Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) > > > Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: > http://www.jaws-users.com > Address for the list archives: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] > To post to this group, send email to > [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject > or body of a blank message to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Use the following form in order to contact the management team > http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php > If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the > following address: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/managers.php If you wish to join the Blind Computing list send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
