Stuck in Classic after SP2 install

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From: Jack (jack_koenig_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 08/30/04 

Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 09:02:36 -0700

Ever since I installed SP2 my computer, I am only able to
use the "Classic" option for my display settings. So now
it looks like Win2k, and I'm not able to use the Blue or
Silver taskbar, just gray.

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