My Computer reboots in Recovery desk Mode. When I click on active Desk top. I receive error message that reads: Internet Explorer Script Error : An error has occurred in the script on this page: Line 65 Char 1: Error Object doesn't support this action: Code 0: Url: File///C:documents%20%settings/owner/application%20 data/Microsoft/Internet%20Explorer/Desktop.htt Do you want to continue running scripts on this page... Doesn't matter what I reply yes or no message just goes away and recovery desktop is still present. Please help me to fix this problem...


Thank you in advance for your support in this matter...

I am having the same problem. I'm just jumping into this thread so I don't start another one.

desktop.htt pretty much controls the size and position of your desktop. IE7 is a little bit incompatible with the old profile you may have had already. To fix it go Start >Run, type and enter regedit
Go to this key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Desktop\SafeMode\Components
Change the value of DeskHtmlVersion to zero instead of decimal 272.

Close the explorer window, rclick your desktop and click Refresh

desktop.htt pretty much controls the size and position of your desktop. IE7 is a little bit incompatible with the old profile you may have had already. To fix it go Start >Run, type and enter regedit
Go to this key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Desktop\SafeMode\Components
Change the value of DeskHtmlVersion to zero instead of decimal 272.

Close the explorer window, rclick your desktop and click Refresh


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I was having the same problem and your advice worked lke a charm...thanks for posting GUSTAF!!

desktop.htt pretty much controls the size and position of your desktop. IE7 is a little bit incompatible with the old profile you may have had already. To fix it go Start >Run, type and enter regedit
Go to this key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Desktop\SafeMode\Components
Change the value of DeskHtmlVersion to zero instead of decimal 272.

Close the explorer window, rclick your desktop and click Refresh

Gustav, your solution was a big help for me. Het werkte en zonder jou had ik de zaak niet opgelost.
THANK YOU!

desktop.htt pretty much controls the size and position of your desktop. IE7 is a little bit incompatible with the old profile you may have had already. To fix it go Start >Run, type and enter regedit
Go to this key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Desktop\SafeMode\Components
Change the value of DeskHtmlVersion to zero instead of decimal 272.

Close the explorer window, rclick your desktop and click Refresh



I tried doing these steps but when I opened up Microsoft I don't have "Internet Explorer" in the folder. I am stuck, so where else do I look to get rid of this problem?

Gustaf, you are AWESOME! That was the best advice and it worked. Thanks!!

Because the person gave me step by step instructions on how to solve my problem

Absolutely spot on - has been driving me mad for months!!

Excellent.. Thanks for Help

Gustaf - you are a star! Thank you.

That was a great solution by Gustav - I was fed up with my local helpdesk who wanted to create a new user profile! I love this forum.

Thank god for this response! Ive been trying to fix this problem for SO LONG!! Thanks!!

Can anyone point in the direction of a description for what this key does and what the various settings do?

desktop.htt pretty much controls the size and position of your desktop. IE7 is a little bit incompatible with the old profile you may have had already. To fix it go Start >Run, type and enter regedit
Go to this key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Desktop\SafeMode\Components
Change the value of DeskHtmlVersion to zero instead of decimal 272.

Close the explorer window, rclick your desktop and click Refresh



Gustav. I am having the same problem with IE. I followed your suggestion, but it did not change the error script,. desktop.htt. Got anymore suggestions? I am running Win XP Pro. Sorry, if I am posting this in the wrong place.

Gustav. I am having the same problem with IE. I followed your suggestion, but it did not change the error script, .......desktop.htt. Got anymore suggestions? I am running Win XP Pro. Sorry, if I am posting this in the wrong place.

Try same thing but for:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Desktop\Components

.reg script:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Desktop\Components]
"DeskHtmlVersion"=dword:00000000