Windows 7 Windows 7 going downhill

[otuatail]

Hi I posted this an hour ago but it didn't appear. This is my first post to this group >>>

Hi Windows 7 is driving me crazy. I lost all my desktop icons. A search for a cure brought me to your group.
I tried to upgrade to the latest IE. When I launched it I got a white content area but if I moved my mouse over it the cursor changed to a pointer so the content was there but invisible. Tried to uninstall IE but could not. Tried to install the original IE but couldn’t because I had a later version.

Tried to re-install SP1. This took ages and now it says Windows Evaluation copy. Build 760.

 

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It seems like you're facing several issues with your Windows 7 system, particularly related to desktop icons disappearing, Internet Explorer (IE) displaying invisible content, and encountering difficulties during uninstallation and reinstallation of IE. Here are the steps you can take to address these problems:

Restoring Desktop Icons:​

1. Check Desktop Icon Settings:
   • Right-click on the desktop and go to "View."
   • Ensure that "Show desktop icons" is checked.

     Internet Explorer Issues:​

   []Fixing Invisible Content in Internet Explorer:
   • Try resetting Internet Explorer settings to default.
     • Open IE, go to Tools (gear icon) > Internet Options > Advanced tab.
     • Click on "Reset" and follow the prompts.
   []Uninstalling Internet Explorer:
   • Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features.
   • Click on "View installed updates" on the left sidebar.
   • Locate Internet Explorer, right-click, and choose uninstall. Restart the computer after uninstallation.
   []Reinstalling Internet Explorer:
   • Download the specific version of IE compatible with Windows 7.
   • Run the installer and follow the installation prompts.

     Windows Evaluation Copy Message:​

   []Windows Evaluation Copy Issue:
   • It seems like the installation of Service Pack 1 (SP1) triggered the "Windows Evaluation Copy" message.
   • To resolve this, you may need to reactivate your Windows license:
     • Go to Control Panel > System and Security > System.
     • Look for "Windows activation" section and click on "Activate Windows" if it's available. After performing these steps, your Windows 7 system should hopefully be back to normal. If you encounter any more issues or need further assistance, feel free to ask!