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bigmck

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I restarted my computer as I do every few days. When it booted, the desktop icons were gone. I scanned for a virus and did not have one. No big deal, I could just copy them again I thought. When I click on the Start Button and right click on a program, there is no "create a desktop shortcut". Should there be one? When I try to drag the icon to the desktop, it does not stay. Shouldn't I be able to drag the icon to the desktop? Any ideas?
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit - Build 7600 SP1
CPU
Intel Core i3-2120 3.30Ghz
Motherboard
Asus P8Z68-V LX Intel Z68 Socket H2 ATX
Memory
Kingston 4 GB DDR3 1333 mhz
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD6670
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Audigy SE 24-Bit
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus VE228
Screen Resolution
1440 X 900
Hard Drives
OCZ Vertex 3 120 GB Sata 3 SSD ==
Kingston SH103/S3 120 G Hyper X 120 GB SSD ==
Western Digital 500 GB Caviar Green 7200 RPM ==
PSU
Corsair CX600M == 600 Watt
Case
NZXT Apollo - Silver with Clear Side Panel
Cooling
Three 120 mm Fans
Keyboard
Microsoft Natural 4000
Mouse
Microsoft Custom Optical 3000
Internet Speed
AT&T Fiber Optic Wireless Network
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Chrome
Other Info
120 mm Blue LED Fan -- Three Blue LED Lazer Light Sticks
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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
IBM ThinkPad (T42 2374-Q18)
OS
Windows Se7en Ultimate 7600.16385.090713-1255 (x86)
Memory
1 GB RAM
Graphics Card(s)
(32 MB) ATI Radeon Mobility 7500 Series
Monitor(s) Displays
1024x768 LCD
Hard Drives
Western Digital 160 GBs
Internet Speed
1,710 Kb/s (A-DSL Triband Broadband)
Right-click on an empty area of your desktop and goto . . . . . . . View--->Show desktop icon (confirm whether this is checked.)

As they say in the Flood Control business, "I'll be dammed". Thanks for your help.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit - Build 7600 SP1
CPU
Intel Core i3-2120 3.30Ghz
Motherboard
Asus P8Z68-V LX Intel Z68 Socket H2 ATX
Memory
Kingston 4 GB DDR3 1333 mhz
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD6670
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Audigy SE 24-Bit
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus VE228
Screen Resolution
1440 X 900
Hard Drives
OCZ Vertex 3 120 GB Sata 3 SSD ==
Kingston SH103/S3 120 G Hyper X 120 GB SSD ==
Western Digital 500 GB Caviar Green 7200 RPM ==
PSU
Corsair CX600M == 600 Watt
Case
NZXT Apollo - Silver with Clear Side Panel
Cooling
Three 120 mm Fans
Keyboard
Microsoft Natural 4000
Mouse
Microsoft Custom Optical 3000
Internet Speed
AT&T Fiber Optic Wireless Network
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
Chrome
Other Info
120 mm Blue LED Fan -- Three Blue LED Lazer Light Sticks
You're most welcome. :D
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
IBM ThinkPad (T42 2374-Q18)
OS
Windows Se7en Ultimate 7600.16385.090713-1255 (x86)
Memory
1 GB RAM
Graphics Card(s)
(32 MB) ATI Radeon Mobility 7500 Series
Monitor(s) Displays
1024x768 LCD
Hard Drives
Western Digital 160 GBs
Internet Speed
1,710 Kb/s (A-DSL Triband Broadband)
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