Problem solved. Don't know how it happened but somehow the "show desktop icons" under "View" in the context menu of the desktop was unchecked. I'm still puzzled on how this happened since it affected three of four computers all with the same OS and similar software loads. FWIW, check there if you're icons are missing and you cannot see a new folder or shortcut created to the desktop.
Did you by any chance install "Daemon Tools", "Alcohol 52%" or "Infra Recorder" on the computers that had the problem.
https://www.sevenforums.com/550832-post4.html
@Gladson1976 InfraRecorder, yes. I saw mention of it earlier in the thread, does it have a reputation for hiding your desktop icons? Now that I've re-checked "show desktop icons", is there any reason to remove the program as some have suggested? As part of my troubleshooting, I uninstalled InfraRecorder from one of the machines to no avail so I didn't remove it from the others and now that the proper checkbox is checked, all appears to be well.
Thanks to you and pjd for the replies!
Maybe I'm not seeing something important, but I can't find the "Show Desktop Icons" box anywhere. I have found the "Desktop Icon Settings" window, but it's no help.
Using Windows 7 Home Premium x64. Halp!
The "Show Desktop Icons" menu is available when you right click on the desktop and select "View"
Desktop Icons - Hide or Show
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