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WinXP new desktop display??

I've been using WinXP Home Ed for 3 years and just today a white block pops up(left side of desktop) that is 3 inches wide and is as tall as my crt when I turned on pc and desktop came into view. It has, Folder Tasks/Other Places/Details with drop down arrows on each....where'd that come from and how do I get rid of it???thanks

roadrunner09
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have you tried to scan your PC for any malware or virus? try to download Malware Bytes... and scan your system check if it will help..
or can get a print screen of your desktop post it here..

cguan_77
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it's not a malware problem...it's a Window problem and it appears that it might be in the Taskbar and Start Menu section. I say that because when I go to Control Panel and try to open it nothing happens and it won't open at all. Print screen doesn't work on the desktop by itself, only when a program is opened does it work. Any other suggestion? thanks

roadrunner09
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