Vista - Black screen after login

When I login all I get is a black screen and "my documents" is open. Basically, the OS has GONE! I can still use the computer, ctrl alt delete etc.. run tasks, just that there is no desktop or toolbars etc.

Explorer (the shell) has probably crashed. Try bringing up the Task Manager by pressing ctrl-shift-esc, then clicking File/Run and typing EXPLORER into that box.

If it restarts successfully, at least you know that's the issue. It's not a long-term fix though. Most likely the same thing will reoccur after you log on next time, so if you come back and tell us what happened someone might be able to help you further.

Thank you SOOO much, as you can tell it worked. Thanks alot. Brought everything back up again thanks again

Hi,
Download the explorer.reg and double click it. It will permanently fix ur problem.

explorer.reg

Let me know the result

Duuuude. Buddy. Pal. Maaaaaaate. I'd like you to paste this into a REG file and then double-click it as admin, OK? Ta very much. Let us know how you go.


Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\JustInCase]

"LegalNoticeCaption"="ATTENTION! All staff."

"LegalNoticeText"="Do NOT attempt to 'shotgun' common symptoms by tricking customers into unwittingly blowing away vast tracts of their configuration. It is considered poor form - they might have needed some of those settings you deleted without asking. The objective is to fix the problem in a low-impact manner, not to get them off your phone ASAP. This is especially important when others on the web may see your advice and follow it."

nope dolph, didn't work. But I am very happy with just pressing ctrl+shift delete ->new task and pressing enter (explorer is already there written out) each time i log. But thanks for trying