Wierd grey screen problem

This is a discussion about Wierd grey screen problem in the Windows Software category; I have a very wierd problem with XP that I can't seem to find any info on. Sometimes when directing explorer to a web page my entire desktop will go grey and a folder task will appear in the task bar with no title.

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I have a very wierd problem with XP that I can't seem to find any info on. Sometimes when directing explorer to a web page my entire desktop will go grey and a folder task will appear in the task bar with no title. Clicking on the folder causes the ENTIRE screen to go grey (even the task bar). Alt-F4ing kills the grey screen.
 
This never happens at clean install but manifests itself after a few weeks or operations and mostly first time you launch IE from cold boot.
 
Any ideas?

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