dino said:
Yes that is correct the users/desktop folder does not show the icon, the
user public folder doesn't come up with a desktop folder. right clicking
on
the icon doesn't give me the option of properties, only open, explore or
Create shortcut, when I create another shortcut the new shortcut then lets
me acces properties, the first time I tried it came up with "Could not
find
this item ... this item no longer located in C:\Users\acer owner\desktop.
Verify the items location and try again." from then on hitting properties
of
this duplicate shortcut took me to the desktop folder (second icon shows
up in there just not the original.
I am beginning to get stymied here. My next suggestion is to use a
diagnostic/repair tool: System File Checker, check your system drive for
errors or resort to a repair install. However, I am not entirely sure this
will help either. Also make sure your system files are set to be hidden.
Consider top posting your next reply for better exposure.
Hide system files:
Open Windows Explorer. In Tools > Folder Options > View tab, make sure the
"Hide system files" option is ticked.
Check your hard drive for errors:
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/bc1393cf-9f9c-79c7-0f91-9337c2c41f811033.mspx
Run System File Checker:
Go to All Programs > Accessories. Right-click the command prompt and select
"Run as Administrator". At the prompt, type "sfc /scannow" (without the
quotes). Keep your WinVista installation media close, SFC may need to
reinstall files from it.
Startup Repair:
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/5c59f8c1-b0d1-4f1a-af55-74f3922f3f351033.mspx
Charlie42