Hi Dave,
Thanks for your reply. However, your idea brings about another problem which I posted elsewhere on this board: Every time I right-click on the Desk-Top, the computer freezes and I have to restart it. Thus, I can't proceed with your suggestion. No ideas as to how to repair this other problem were received to-date.
Thank you very much for your efforts in this regard,
Oded

Sorry I missed seeing this other problem. Have you tried removing MS upgrade KB908531?? May work after a restart.
Dave

Thanks again! No, I didn't try that. However, before I do try, could you, please, expand on why deleting this upgrade may help the problem?
Thanks,
Oded

Microsoft's patch adds a executable file called Verclsid.exe, which validates shell extensions before they are loaded by the Windows Shell or Windows Explorer. HP's Share-to-Web Namespace Daemon (Hpgs2wnd.exe) causes Verclsid.exe to stop responding. The problem is usually but not always connected with Hewlet Packard software and NVIDIA. Try it you can always reinstall it

Another thought. Try updating the NVIDIA driver in device manager (display adapters). This has been known to work.

Hi Daveee,
I tried both suggestions: I updated the Nvidia card driver - no improvment. I then went and deleted the MS upgrade KB908531 - No improvment.
In both cases, when right-clicking on any of the icons on the desktop, or right clicking on the Start button, the computer freezes.
Thanks, again, for your suggestions. May be someone can add his/her own ideas.
Oded

This may be worth reading:
http://forums.techguy.org/windows-nt...ml#post2665614

Dave

Eureka! We are getting close! I went to the site mentioned there, selected option 2 and downloaded Shexview.exe. I disabled all of the non-Microsoft Context Menu Handlers and re-booted. The problem remained: Every file (in Windows Explorer) or any icon (in the DeskTop) I right-clicked caused the computer to freeze and the sand glass appeared and stayed forever. I could still move it with the mouse but nothing else. I restarted and enabled all of the context menu handlers.
I then decided to go and disable all of the non-Microsoft elements listed (icon handlers, etc.) This time it worked! I went back and re-enabled them one by one until I found the culprit: It happened to be an Acronis True Image Shell Extension. I plan to contact Acronis and ask them about it.
Thank you so much for putting me on the right track! I don't believe I would have ever found the reason without your help.
I also want to take this opportunity and thank, again, all the people of this board who expanded effort on my behalf and tried to help me.
Oded

Hi Dave,

After resolving the "Right-click" problem (see post #28 on this board), I went back to your earlier suggestion quoted above. I right clicked the DeskTop (now I can!!) and selected properties/settings. The opened window is shown in the attachment (see "Attach Files", below). There is no "Identity" to click on...!
Am I missing something?
Oded

I have the same problem. Followed the suggested steps and deleted desktop.htt. I then tried to refresh Desktop, but nothing happened; I still get the Active desktop recovery/Script error warning.
Any idea what's going on?