How to Restore Desktop Icons

If for some reason your desktop icons are missing here are a few tips to try:

Click Start - Run - type explorer.exe

See if you can use System Restore and "roll" your pc back to an earlier date.

Boot in Safe Mode (in most cases hold the "F8" key while the pc is booting.

Try running ChkDsk to check your drive for errors. Right click your Drive icon- Properties- Tools- Error Checking.

Run the System File Checker program from the Run Box by typing: Sfc /Scannow in it and have your XP CD handy.