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Hi
After i logon to XP, i get application failed to initialize (0xc0000005), click OK to terminate the program twice, and then only wallpaper appears, no icons or menus. And when i press (Ctrl+Alt+Del) your taskbar has been disabled, I tried to boot safe mode, even that failed. I ve got very important Data and not even thinking of formatting computer. How do i solve the problem, I can't even explore my computer back up my data. Can anyone plzz help me out. I tried editing user.init using winlive cd, that didnt work. I will be very grateful if anyone could help me solve this problem.

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Short recap and where to start: reports the desktop never finishes loading after logon (apps give 0xc0000005 and only the wallpaper shows), safe mode won’t reach a usable desktop. Several replies are on the right track — flagged malware, noted that recent software changes can break the shell, and pointed to policy-side causes — but the immediate priority is to protect the important data before attempting repairs.

Recovery-first workflow (do this before anything that writes to the Windows disk)

  1. Create and boot a rescue environment from USB (a modern Linux “live” USB or a Windows PE–based rescue stick) on the affected machine.
  2. Attach a separate external disk and copy the entire user profile folders (Documents and Settings\<your user>\ and any other data locations) rather than just individual files; if the disk is flaky, make a full disk image first to avoid further damage.
  3. Verify copied files open on the other machine before proceeding with repairs.

Repair and diagnostic steps to try after backup

  • Run an offline malware scan from bootable rescue media (use a reputable rescue disk). Removing persistent malware offline prevents reinfection during repairs.
  • Run a full disk health check (SMART and surface tests) and a memory test (Memtest86 or similar). The 0xc0000005 code often points to memory corruption or filesystem corruption as well as malware.
  • If system files are damaged and malware removal does not restore the desktop, consider repairing the OS (repair install / recovery console tools) only after backups are confirmed.

Registry/policy note and a final caution
If UI components are being suppressed by policy or by a modified shell, those settings can be inspected and corrected from an offline registry editor in your rescue environment — but always back up the registry hives before editing. If any step feels risky, stop and take the drive to a trusted data-recovery/repair service so the important files aren’t lost.

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Member Avatar for caperjack

hi, looks like you have nastie trojan ,unless you can remove hardrive and hook it to another computer to remove your important data ,and scan the drive to remove trojans ,i think its time to take to repair shop to get your important data.

when you do the alt+ctrl+dle does it open the task manager ,if can you go to file ,net task and type in explorer.exe

Member Avatar for m54071

can u tell me that last time when it was working fine.....(last time before now,means not shwoing desktop).....did u insatalled something or upgraded internet explorer etc..............???????
i have faced same problem ..when i upgraded my internet explorer 6 to 7............after next logon it was facing same problem..........then i uninsateeld the i.e 7...........and its done....

Member Avatar for Godsp3ed

When you start with windows type 'WINKEY+R', this will open 'Run' now type 'gpedit.msc', now

1. Go to the following location 'User Configuration/Administrative Templates/System/ctrl+alt+del options/
5. Select Disabled for all 4 options there and choose OK
6. Close the Group Policy Editor and restart your computer
7. Try opening TaskManager now

Then open 'file/new task' and type in explorer.exe...

If it works report back, we'll help you get rid of the virus/trojan/etc.

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