Windows XP will not restore my Active Desktop

First solution:

You can also attempt to reset Internet Explorer back to defaults to see if that resolves the issue.

1. Click START

2. Click 'Control Panel'

3. Double click 'Internet Options'

4. Click on the 'Advanced' tab and select 'Reset...' at the very bottom of the Window

5. Restart your computer

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Second Solution

Follow these instructions, u can solve ur prob:

1.Go to Run, type regedit and hit enter

2.Go here HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Desktop\SafeMode\Components

3.Select the value DeskHtmlVersion

4.Select the Decimal radial button

5.Change the value of 272 to 0

6.Most of the time it might take a few seconds for your background to appear and other times…you might need to restart your computer.

 

Have fun :-)