desktop icons disappearing after restart

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I was afraid my post would not be seen in the other thread. When, I restart
my computer, some of my icons are gone from my dektop. My outlook express
icon is gone. I have to set up my email all over again. My picture folder is
always gone from the desktop. I usually have to re-enter my internet
connection ISP and phone number again. My mouse is back to double-click
status. My background is back to default. It's like everything just resets.
Help please. I can't find the problem.
 
If XP Pro, open Group Policy...

Start | Run | Type: gpedit.msc | OK |
Navigate to >>
User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Desktop\
Don't save settings on exit

Set to Not Configured.

Don't save settings on exit
[[Prevents users from saving certain changes to the desktop.

If you enable this setting, users can change the desktop, but some changes,
such as the position of open windows or the size and position of the
taskbar, are not saved when users log off. However, shortcuts placed on the
desktop are always saved.]]

Or...

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Read the instructions at the top
54. Right hand side
Save Settings on Exit

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In desktop icons gone when pc is restarted
 
thanks very helpful and easy too.
Wesley Vogel said:
If XP Pro, open Group Policy...

Start | Run | Type: gpedit.msc | OK |
Navigate to >>
User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Desktop\
Don't save settings on exit

Set to Not Configured.

Don't save settings on exit
[[Prevents users from saving certain changes to the desktop.

If you enable this setting, users can change the desktop, but some changes,
such as the position of open windows or the size and position of the
taskbar, are not saved when users log off. However, shortcuts placed on the
desktop are always saved.]]

Or...

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Read the instructions at the top
54. Right hand side
Save Settings on Exit

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In desktop icons gone when pc is restarted
I was afraid my post would not be seen in the other thread. When, I
restart my computer, some of my icons are gone from my dektop. My
outlook express icon is gone. I have to set up my email all over
again. My picture folder is always gone from the desktop. I usually
have to re-enter my internet connection ISP and phone number again.
My mouse is back to double-click status. My background is back to
default. It's like everything just resets. Help please. I can't find
the problem.
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Keep having fun! :-)

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In desktop icons gone when pc is restarted
thanks very helpful and easy too.
Wesley Vogel said:
If XP Pro, open Group Policy...

Start | Run | Type: gpedit.msc | OK |
Navigate to >>
User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Desktop\
Don't save settings on exit

Set to Not Configured.

Don't save settings on exit
[[Prevents users from saving certain changes to the desktop.

If you enable this setting, users can change the desktop, but some
changes, such as the position of open windows or the size and
position of the taskbar, are not saved when users log off. However,
shortcuts placed on the desktop are always saved.]]

Or...

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Read the instructions at the top
54. Right hand side
Save Settings on Exit

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In desktop icons gone when pc is restarted
I was afraid my post would not be seen in the other thread. When, I
restart my computer, some of my icons are gone from my dektop. My
outlook express icon is gone. I have to set up my email all over
again. My picture folder is always gone from the desktop. I usually
have to re-enter my internet connection ISP and phone number again.
My mouse is back to double-click status. My background is back to
default. It's like everything just resets. Help please. I can't find
the problem.
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