Weird XP Background issue?

[MaXiMuS_N00BuS]

My desktop background is white and says "Active Desktop Recovery" but when something goes wrong with my computer like if I have to end a task and hit "ctrl+alt+del" the background shows up but once i select "Task Manager" it goes back to the recovery background. I have already tried to set a wallpaper but every time I have to restart my computer it goes back to the ugly recovery desktop. I have also clicked on "Restore my Active Desktop" but of course nothing happens. Any suggestions?

 

[KSoD]

Your PC is in rough shape. You need to back up and format.

If that is not a option turn off Active Desktop...
How to enable / disable windows active desktop.