My active desktop has been turned off as a result of Microsoft Windows XP Home experiencing an unexpected error.As a result, I cannot get computer wallpaper to display. Please help. Thanks.

yes

This could be a sign of possible issues. I would check the drive for bad sectors. I would run a test of the memory (such as Mem test86) and verify there are no problems.

Hi,

The issue that you experience might be problem of your power supply please change the location or check the power supply of computer. If you shut down your Windows XP-based computer, your computer may restart instead of shutting down. The computer may also restart unexpectedly while you are using the computer to perform certain tasks. An error message may appear on a blue screen when the computer restarts.

For more information, please click the link below;
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320299

Moreover, check the motherboard, CMOS battery or SMPS, as that might be one of the reason. Any of such device not functioning properly may cause computer restarts automatically.

Regards,

Anirban Mazumdar
Computer & Accessories Category Expert

The following reasons may cause to the error message:

1. Time Synchronization problem.

2. Missing permission to access the remote computer (Share, NTFS, GPO).

3. Firewall and/or third party product may eliminate connection to the remote computer.

4. The computer account isn't disable (Or have expired computer account password)

or doesn’t exiting in the domain.

5. Active Directory replication problem may occur.

1. Verity correct time zone and clock synchronization:
   

Windows Time Service Technical Reference

http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/f/?en/Library/a0fcd250-e5f7-41b3-b0e8-240f8236e2101033.mspx


2. Verity correct permissions on the remote host.

Tip: A useful that can be used is: (GPResult.exe) Command Line Tool

How to Use the Group Policy Results (GPResult.exe) Command Line Tool

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/gpresults.mspx


3. Open the required ports on the remote computer.


4. Verity that the computer account is active and the computer connect to the domain.

Tip: A useful that can be used is: Netdom.exe Command Line Tool

Netdom.exe

http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/Library/460e3705-9e5d-4f9b-a139-44341090cfd41033.mspx?mfr=true


5. Verity correct replication in the Active Directory Replication.


Troubleshooting File Replication Service

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/technologies/activedirectory/maintain/opsguide/part1/adogd11.mspx

Hello my friend.The first rule in the internet and messaging programs is NEVER click at links or receive files from persons or sites that you don't know and are not trusted.This is virus that is infect your computer and the best you must do is to update your antivirus and make full scan at your computer or try a online virus scan like .Also you can try this program that is good for ad aware and malware .

This is a trap which you don't want to get caught in. Typically when you visit this type of site, the program you end up downloading is malware.

I would use your existing anti-virus software to scan our computer. If you don't have a good one, try Microsoft Security Essentials which is free online.

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THIS HELPS AT ALL
How to enable / disable windows active desktop. Question:How to enable / disable windows active desktop.
Answer:Microsoft Windows XP users

1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Open the Display icon.
3. Click the Desktop tab.
4. Click the Customize Desktop button.
5. Click the Web tab in the Desktop Items window.

If you wish to enable the Active Desktop, check My Current Home Page.Add your current home page into your desktop or click New to addanother web page and/or other Active Desktop features. To update thecontent, click the Synchronize button.
If you wish to disable Active Desktop, make sure all checkboxes in this window are un-checked.

Windows restarts without warning
Cause:
This issue could be caused by any of the below possibilities.
Software issue or error.
Hardware issue or error.
Heat related issue.
Computer virus.
Issue with operating system.

Answer:
Software issue or error
Errors generated by software programs can cause a computer to reboot unexpectedly or without warning. If you are running Windows XP see the below section "For Windows XP users" before continuing.
If you are not running Windows XP or following the below steps still cause your computer to reboot without warning. Boot your computer into Safe Mode, and let the computer run in Safe Mode.

If the computer is still rebooting in Safe Mode the issue is likely not software related but something else, skip to the next section. If the computer is not rebooting in Safe Mode it is likely you have software related issue. We would recommend you run through the basic troubleshooting section for your operating system.
For Windows XP users
Windows XP is designed to automatically reboot each time an error occurs such as a BSoD. Although this may be nice for errors that do not occur often, users who have a re-occurring error may wish to identify the error to troubleshoot it. Below are the steps on how this feature can be disabled and enabled in Windows XP.
From the desktop right-click on My Computer.
Click the Properties option.
In the System Properties window click the Advanced tab.
In Advanced click the Settings button under Startup and Recovery.
In the Startup and Recovery window uncheck the Automatically restart check box.
Click Ok.
Now if the computer generates and error it should not automatically restart and enable you to display any errors your computer may be experiencing.
Hardware issue or error
Any failing hardware component in your computer could cause your computer to unexpectedly generate an error and/or reboot without warning. If you have recently attempted to add a new hardware device, remove that device to make sure it is not causing your issues.
Make sure you are not encountering any hardware conflicts by viewing Device Manager for errors.

New drivers can also cause this issue, if you have recently performed any hardware driver updates you may wish to try an earlier version of the drivers.

If you have updated drivers and removed any hardware that could be causing this issue and continue to experience random reboots, it's possible that the memory is bad in the computer.

Finally, hardware devices that are not installed properly in the computer can also cause random reboots. Make sure all the cables and expansion cards are connected properly to the computer. The best way to determine this is to disconnect and reconnect all cables and expansion cards.
Computer virus
Computer viruses such as the blaster virus are written to reboot your computer without warning. Usually these viruses will make the computer reboot ever 5, 10, 15 or 30 minutes after the computer has booted.
If you believe your computer may be infected with a virus or are uncertain if your computer is infected with a virus make sure your virus scanner definitions are up to date.

Heat related issue
Many computer today are designed to turn off or automatically reboot if the computer, processor, or other device in your computer gets to hot. If you have heard any abnormal noises coming from your computer recently such as a high squealing this could indicate a fan may be failing in your computer.
You can first start by verifying the fan on the power supply is working by examining the back of the computer and seeing if the fan is moving and moving smoothly. For all other fans in the computer you will need to either open the computer and make sure the fan are working (processor fan and case fan) and/or if your BIOS monitors the RPM of the fans enter BIOS and make sure the BIOS does not report any errors.
Users may also be able to determine how hot their computer is by onboard thermal sensors, if your computer comes equipped with these sensors make sure your CPU is not running to hot.
Issue with operating system
If after following each of the above recommendations your computer still continues to reboot it is likely that you are experiencing a Microsoft Windows operating system related issue that cannot be explained. To help make sure this is the case please try the below steps.
Reboot the computer and enter CMOS setup as the computer is booting.
After you have loaded the computer in CMOS setup let the computer sit.
If the computer does not reboot while letting the computer sit in CMOS it is likely that you are in fact experiencing an issue with Microsoft Windows and it is recommend that if you have followed all of the above recommendations that you reinstall your version of Microsoft Windows.

their are many thing first that you know you have a administrator account. secondly it is also cause by virus . check for latest antivirus update and scan your system. or this may be the file corrrupted of youroperating system.
if nothing help install windows again.
this can fix your problem.
plz rate it if helpfull.