On Thu, 5 Jan 2006 09:22:06 -0800, Magnum99 wrote:

> While surfing the web I received a message warning of a spyware infection
> occurring and was prompted to download and run anti-spyware software. A
> banner advising me of the potential infection appeared in the center of the
> desktop. After running Microsoft Antisoftware the taskbar notification of
> infection stopped appearing and daily runnings of the software show no
> further infection but the banner on the desktop does not leave and all
> attempts to change the background are without success. The scroll bar in the
> display icon is inactive as are the few selections that show. How can I
> delete the current and distracting background.

Try Display Properties> Desktop> Customize Desktop> Web. Uncheck everything
on the web page and hit Apply. Did the banner disappear from the desktop?

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Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User