desktop

have u tried the following:
right click on desktop
select properties
select the "desktop" tab
click on the "customize desktop" button
in the "general" tab, tick the icons u want.
click ok and ok again.
hope this helps
wtcr

Windows XP by default does not put icons on the desktop besides the garbage can. Right click on the desktop, choose properties, desktop tab, Customize Desktop button on the bottom, and turn on the icons that you are used to seeing. If you don't want the icons on your desktop, you can access everything from the start button.

Hi
I agree with the first 2 answers. I would suggst you read these 2 article from MS:

Icons, Favorites, E-Mail Messages, and Customization Is Missing After Upgrade to Windows XP Professional

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q307229

Computer Stops Responding When You Install Windows XP on a Computer with an i815 Chip Set Motherboard

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q282195

Good Luck
Mohamed

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Try rightclicking on the desktop then going to new->Text Document
If the file appears on the desktop then you simply don't have any icons yet.

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