Display Properties

Hello,

A virus (Joke-Blue Screen.c) was installed on my computer and has taken
control of my screen saver. When I click on "Display Properties" I receive
only three options: Themes, Appearance and Settings, instead of the five
options, the virus as removed Desktop and Screensaver. Can anybody help me
with this problem?

I use Windows XP I have installed service pack 3.

I have since removed most all of the virus with acception to this one.

I would appreciate any help you can offer.

Try running Malwarebytes (malwarebytes.org), it makes quick work of that
one.

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"Virginia Man" <Virginia Man@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:19279169-85D5-4DBB-92F2-E9DB13A5C548@microsoft.com...
> Hello,
>
> A virus (Joke-Blue Screen.c) was installed on my computer and has taken
> control of my screen saver. When I click on "Display Properties" I receive
> only three options: Themes, Appearance and Settings, instead of the five
> options, the virus as removed Desktop and Screensaver. Can anybody help me
> with this problem?
>
> I use Windows XP I have installed service pack 3.
>
> I have since removed most all of the virus with acception to this one.
>
> I would appreciate any help you can offer.

Hello Virginia man, just came across to the solution, i had the same problem
as yours. It works for me.

Just do this,

Run regedit;

Navigate to

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System

If there is a DWoRD Value such "NoDispScrSavPage" with a data value of 1
this will disable the screen saver tab. Change the value to 0 or delete it to
see the tab again.
i see that you have the screensaver tab but see if there is anything else
that looks like it is for the other tabs

goodday :-)

Just change value from 1 to 0
for
"NoDispScrSavPage"
"NoDispBackgroundPage"

don't delete it.



"Virginia Man" wrote:

> Hello,
>
> A virus (Joke-Blue Screen.c) was installed on my computer and has taken
> control of my screen saver. When I click on "Display Properties" I receive
> only three options: Themes, Appearance and Settings, instead of the five
> options, the virus as removed Desktop and Screensaver. Can anybody help me
> with this problem?
>
> I use Windows XP I have installed service pack 3.
>
> I have since removed most all of the virus with acception to this one.
>
> I would appreciate any help you can offer.

Start > Run > Open > regedit > OK

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop

Delete all in the File
BUT DO NOT THE DELETE THE (Defaut) REG_SZ (value not set)



ReStart PC

Display Properties


"fernandez_bong@yahoo.com"
<fernandez_bong@yahoo.com@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1BD65CE4-D443-496E-8170-22FA9EDBD870@microsoft.com...
> Hello Virginia man, just came across to the solution, i had the same
> problem
> as yours. It works for me.
>
> Just do this,
>
> Run regedit;
>
> Navigate to
>
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
>
> If there is a DWoRD Value such "NoDispScrSavPage" with a data value of 1
> this will disable the screen saver tab. Change the value to 0 or delete it
> to
> see the tab again.
> i see that you have the screensaver tab but see if there is anything else
> that looks like it is for the other tabs
>
> goodday :-)
>
>
>

I'm having a similar problem. I changed the valuse of "NoDispScrSavPage"
and "NoDispBackgroundPage" to 0 and the tabs are back, but now I can not
select a wallpaper. The browse button is greyed out and I can only change the
color of the backgound.

Is there another value to alow selecting a wallpaper?

"fernandez_bong@yahoo.com" wrote:

> Just change value from 1 to 0
> for
> "NoDispScrSavPage"
> "NoDispBackgroundPage"
>
> don't delete it.
>
>
>
> "Virginia Man" wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > A virus (Joke-Blue Screen.c) was installed on my computer and has taken
> > control of my screen saver. When I click on "Display Properties" I receive
> > only three options: Themes, Appearance and Settings, instead of the five
> > options, the virus as removed Desktop and Screensaver. Can anybody help me
> > with this problem?
> >
> > I use Windows XP I have installed service pack 3.
> >
> > I have since removed most all of the virus with acception to this one.
> >
> > I would appreciate any help you can offer.

Yes, there is another reg key.
http://hardware.mcse.ms/message186271.html

The cure is the last try message. Third message from the bottom.

The word "System" is supposed to be one word without the equal sign.

Correct version:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System

Delete the Value "Wallpaper"

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"jimmy stelle" <jimmystelle@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:8717B15E-B228-4751-8290-C153D38FABDD@microsoft.com...
> I'm having a similar problem. I changed the valuse of "NoDispScrSavPage"
> and "NoDispBackgroundPage" to 0 and the tabs are back, but now I can not
> select a wallpaper. The browse button is greyed out and I can only change
> the
> color of the backgound.
>
> Is there another value to alow selecting a wallpaper?
>
> "fernandez_bong@yahoo.com" wrote:
>
>> Just change value from 1 to 0
>> for
>> "NoDispScrSavPage"
>> "NoDispBackgroundPage"
>>
>> don't delete it.
>>
>>
>>
>> "Virginia Man" wrote:
>>
>> > Hello,
>> >
>> > A virus (Joke-Blue Screen.c) was installed on my computer and has taken
>> > control of my screen saver. When I click on "Display Properties" I
>> > receive
>> > only three options: Themes, Appearance and Settings, instead of the
>> > five
>> > options, the virus as removed Desktop and Screensaver. Can anybody help
>> > me
>> > with this problem?
>> >
>> > I use Windows XP I have installed service pack 3.
>> >
>> > I have since removed most all of the virus with acception to this one.
>> >
>> > I would appreciate any help you can offer.

You are all great!
I have / had the same problem as Virginia Man and found this discussion
thread. Followed the suggestions and "poof" - I have my Desktop & Screensaver
tabs back!
Thank you all!

"Virginia Man" wrote:

> Hello,
>
> A virus (Joke-Blue Screen.c) was installed on my computer and has taken
> control of my screen saver. When I click on "Display Properties" I receive
> only three options: Themes, Appearance and Settings, instead of the five
> options, the virus as removed Desktop and Screensaver. Can anybody help me
> with this problem?
>
> I use Windows XP I have installed service pack 3.
>
> I have since removed most all of the virus with acception to this one.
>
> I would appreciate any help you can offer.

I too have my desktop tabs back and I almost have everything back to normal
except, I've forgotten how to make my Desktop icon text background clear. I
was wondering if anyone knows how to make it so only the desktop icon and
text appear and not the background colored box around the text.

Much Thanks,
Jimmy

"batbon" wrote:

> You are all great!
> I have / had the same problem as Virginia Man and found this discussion
> thread. Followed the suggestions and "poof" - I have my Desktop & Screensaver
> tabs back!
> Thank you all!
>
> "Virginia Man" wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > A virus (Joke-Blue Screen.c) was installed on my computer and has taken
> > control of my screen saver. When I click on "Display Properties" I receive
> > only three options: Themes, Appearance and Settings, instead of the five
> > options, the virus as removed Desktop and Screensaver. Can anybody help me
> > with this problem?
> >
> > I use Windows XP I have installed service pack 3.
> >
> > I have since removed most all of the virus with acception to this one.
> >
> > I would appreciate any help you can offer.

I think this is right:

Right click on a blank area of the desktop
Select "Properties" from the context menu that pops up
Select the Appearance tab
Click on the Effects button
Check the box "Show shadows under icons"
Reboot

I don't want to reboot right now to verify this, so you're on your own
:-)

On 8/14/2008, Jimmy posted this:
> I too have my desktop tabs back and I almost have everything back to normal
> except, I've forgotten how to make my Desktop icon text background clear. I
> was wondering if anyone knows how to make it so only the desktop icon and
> text appear and not the background colored box around the text.
>
> Much Thanks,
> Jimmy
>
> "batbon" wrote:
>
>> You are all great!
>> I have / had the same problem as Virginia Man and found this discussion
>> thread. Followed the suggestions and "poof" - I have my Desktop &
>> Screensaver tabs back!
>> Thank you all!
>>
>> "Virginia Man" wrote:
>>
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> A virus (Joke-Blue Screen.c) was installed on my computer and has taken
>>> control of my screen saver. When I click on "Display Properties" I receive
>>> only three options: Themes, Appearance and Settings, instead of the five
>>> options, the virus as removed Desktop and Screensaver. Can anybody help me
>>> with this problem?
>>>
>>> I use Windows XP I have installed service pack 3.
>>>
>>> I have since removed most all of the virus with acception to this one.
>>>
>>> I would appreciate any help you can offer.

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(replace the numbers by "at" and "dotcom")

Goto the System Control Panel, Advanced, Performance settings, then click
the Visual Effects tab

Check the Use Drop Shadows for Icon Labels on the desktop option

Also in conjunction to the above setting, right click your desktop, then
arrange icons, and make sure lock items to web desktop is not checked off

--
Gary Tsang
http://www.gtsang.com

Microsoft MVP - Windows Media Center
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp


"Jimmy" <Jimmy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:822E7468-558A-40A9-B177-97E460172032@microsoft.com...
>I too have my desktop tabs back and I almost have everything back to normal
> except, I've forgotten how to make my Desktop icon text background clear.
> I
> was wondering if anyone knows how to make it so only the desktop icon and
> text appear and not the background colored box around the text.
>
> Much Thanks,
> Jimmy
>
> "batbon" wrote:
>
>> You are all great!
>> I have / had the same problem as Virginia Man and found this discussion
>> thread. Followed the suggestions and "poof" - I have my Desktop &
>> Screensaver
>> tabs back!
>> Thank you all!
>>
>> "Virginia Man" wrote:
>>
>> > Hello,
>> >
>> > A virus (Joke-Blue Screen.c) was installed on my computer and has taken
>> > control of my screen saver. When I click on "Display Properties" I
>> > receive
>> > only three options: Themes, Appearance and Settings, instead of the
>> > five
>> > options, the virus as removed Desktop and Screensaver. Can anybody help
>> > me
>> > with this problem?
>> >
>> > I use Windows XP I have installed service pack 3.
>> >
>> > I have since removed most all of the virus with acception to this one.
>> >
>> > I would appreciate any help you can offer.

This was awesome! Thank you so much. One question however, I changed all the
values as recommended and things were fine until a day later... Then we were
right back to where we were. Any additional suggestions?
Thanks again!

Linda

"fernandez_bong@yahoo.com" wrote:

> Hello Virginia man, just came across to the solution, i had the same problem
> as yours. It works for me.
>
> Just do this,
>
> Run regedit;
>
> Navigate to
>
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
>
> If there is a DWoRD Value such "NoDispScrSavPage" with a data value of 1
> this will disable the screen saver tab. Change the value to 0 or delete it to
> see the tab again.
> i see that you have the screensaver tab but see if there is anything else
> that looks like it is for the other tabs
>
> goodday :-)
>
>
>

To All, to totally remove the virus go to this link, click the 'solution' tab
and follow the instructions carefully.

http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/viru...R%2EHO&VSect=P

Gooday:-)
BongF

"Gary Tsang" wrote:

> Goto the System Control Panel, Advanced, Performance settings, then click
> the Visual Effects tab
>
> Check the Use Drop Shadows for Icon Labels on the desktop option
>
> Also in conjunction to the above setting, right click your desktop, then
> arrange icons, and make sure lock items to web desktop is not checked off
>
> --
> Gary Tsang
> http://www.gtsang.com
>
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Media Center
> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>
>
> "Jimmy" <Jimmy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:822E7468-558A-40A9-B177-97E460172032@microsoft.com...
> >I too have my desktop tabs back and I almost have everything back to normal
> > except, I've forgotten how to make my Desktop icon text background clear.
> > I
> > was wondering if anyone knows how to make it so only the desktop icon and
> > text appear and not the background colored box around the text.
> >
> > Much Thanks,
> > Jimmy
> >
> > "batbon" wrote:
> >
> >> You are all great!
> >> I have / had the same problem as Virginia Man and found this discussion
> >> thread. Followed the suggestions and "poof" - I have my Desktop &
> >> Screensaver
> >> tabs back!
> >> Thank you all!
> >>
> >> "Virginia Man" wrote:
> >>
> >> > Hello,
> >> >
> >> > A virus (Joke-Blue Screen.c) was installed on my computer and has taken
> >> > control of my screen saver. When I click on "Display Properties" I
> >> > receive
> >> > only three options: Themes, Appearance and Settings, instead of the
> >> > five
> >> > options, the virus as removed Desktop and Screensaver. Can anybody help
> >> > me
> >> > with this problem?
> >> >
> >> > I use Windows XP I have installed service pack 3.
> >> >
> >> > I have since removed most all of the virus with acception to this one.
> >> >
> >> > I would appreciate any help you can offer.
>
>
>

Is there any other way to get those tabs button back cause I did what to try
& the only thing I have is (Defaut) REG_SZ (value not set). there is nothing
else to delete.

"Hot-text" wrote:

> Start > Run > Open > regedit > OK
>
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop
>
> Delete all in the File
> BUT DO NOT THE DELETE THE (Defaut) REG_SZ (value not set)
>
>
>
> ReStart PC
>
> Display Properties
>
>
> "fernandez_bong@yahoo.com"
> <fernandez_bong@yahoo.com@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:1BD65CE4-D443-496E-8170-22FA9EDBD870@microsoft.com...
> > Hello Virginia man, just came across to the solution, i had the same
> > problem
> > as yours. It works for me.
> >
> > Just do this,
> >
> > Run regedit;
> >
> > Navigate to
> >
> > HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
> >
> > If there is a DWoRD Value such "NoDispScrSavPage" with a data value of 1
> > this will disable the screen saver tab. Change the value to 0 or delete it
> > to
> > see the tab again.
> > i see that you have the screensaver tab but see if there is anything else
> > that looks like it is for the other tabs
> >
> > goodday :-)
> >
> >
> >
>

[dhoang]

I have the same problem. Your solution works well , but when I re-start computer, that happens again.
By the way, do I need to save or do something when finish changing value in Regedit to 0, I just exit out of regedit?
THanks a lot