XP desktop backround stuffed

i cant get a backround on my pc anymore, whenn i go into desktop settings i cant clik on any backrounds, its like a shaded grey, as if its uninstalled or sometin, can anyone help me

 

Use System Restore.

 

where is that and how do i use it

 

Turn off the computer. At Power up, start taping the F8 key. Go into SAFE MODE, you will have to use the up/down arrow keys on the keyboard to navigate. Once in safe mode follow this path. Start> Run> type c:\windows\system32\restore\rstrui.exe Hit OK. The system restore window opens. Follow the directions. Make sure you restore back in time far enough to correct the problem.

 

ok thanx, will it delte any of the stuff on my comp, files etc

 

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/systemrestore.mspx

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/getstarted/ballew_03may19.mspx

 

DOwnload and run spybot, i have had the problem b4. It is a spyware problem, the spyware is disabling a service, and that service cannot run again until the spyware is removed.

Also run, chkdsk /r in the command prompt window.

Go to start/run/ type in "cmd"

type into the black box, chkdsk /r and then type in y for yes

System restore will NOT remove the spyware and can actually make the problem worse.
Get spybot, run a scandisk, remove any files you dont need. and git er done