Display Properties Missing a tab 1

[dunkinmoon]

Upgraded to XP Home from Win 98, uggraded video drivers for RIVA TNT graphics board.
Missing the Desktop tab in the Display Properties box, never came up to begin with. Microsoft says because old video board, I think it's something else...any ideas are welcome. I'd really like to be able to manage the desktop environment through this tab.
Thanks,
Frank

 

[ashpp]

No, Microsoft are correct. Its crappy ATI drivers, try downloading the latest, or get a copy of Display Console and use that.

 

[Freestone]

RIVA TNT is an nVidia product, and the latest drivers can be selected from:

http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp

(Graphics Driver, GeForce and TNT, Windows XP / 2000)

I don't know if this will restore the Desktop tab.

 

[ashpp]

Ooops sorry I was thinking of the ATI RAGE for some reason

 

[bcastner]

You should certainly see if the following is the cause: a group policy object:

http://www.theeldergeek.com/desktop_tab_missing_from_display.htm

 

[dunkinmoon]

bcastner,

Thanks for that tip, eldergeek is a great site. Unfortunately, group policy editor is not available in XP Home, so I guess I'll see if I can find a work around, any suggestions.

Frank

 

[bcastner]

You need to go into your registry using Start, Run, Regedit:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

Look for the DWord "ClassicShell" - you need to change this value to 0 (zero)

Reboot.
My fingers are crossed for you.

 

[dunkinmoon]

bcaster,
I've been struggling with this for weeks, and not only did your direction work..the regedit, but directing me to the eldergeek as a tool is also a great asset. Thanks for being there for us semi tech users, your help has saved me a ton of time. I was actually told by a Microsoft troubleshooter that I would probably have to upgrade my video board...go figure.

Many thanks,
Frank