icons no longer appear to my desktop?
ok recently my desktop has stopped showing my icons. when i save something to my desktop from firefox it doesnt appear on my desktop but it i go to my computer and then desktop, its in the folder but it doesnt actually appear on my desktop
Update:ok all of the things suggested didnt work. the task manager explorer thing didnt do anything and show desktop icons are on. i can see all of my old icons that were there before but when i download something to my desktop from firefox it doesnt do anything. for examply, i download zipped folders from rocketdock.com to download skins for my dock and it doesnt save to my desktop.
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Press the CTRL ALT DEL buttons at the same time to start the Task Manager, then click File > New Task, then type in the word "explorer" in the open box, then press OK.
If you remember the date when your desktop icons were present, use that date as your restore point, and do a system restore.
Here is the how to if you don't know :
Start button > search box, type system restore >press Enter key > uac prompt > click Choose a different restore point > Next > select the date as your restore point, click it > Next > Finish
Sit back and wait. The machine will re-start when it is done.
Note : ( Optional ) In most cases, doing system restore in Safe mode is more preferrable.
Here is how to get to Safe Mode:
Shut down your computer > turn it back on, and immediately and repeatedly tab F8 key until you see a black and white screen. Use the up/down arrow key and select Safe Mode.
Are the Icons there after you shut down Firefox ?
Try runing a Virus Check.
right click on your desktop, hover over view, and make sure Show Desktop Icons is checked.