How can I get to the desktop?

Can't get to the desktop. When I press the Start button, or the combo Command-Ctrl-Start I get the musical cord but no desktop. I always shut it down with the Shut Down command from the Apple menu. Could this be another motherboard problem? The motherboard was replaced in 2007 by an Apple technician. Does a MB only last 2 years? Is there any way I can recover files? There are quite a few I really need. I'm a photographer and can't replace those files.

Anne,
1. It's unclear from your post: Does anything show up on your monitor? If not, check your connections.
2. It could be a motherboard problem, but the happy mac sound would indicate that it isn't.
3. Yes, it is possible to recover files. How old is your hard disk? Have you backed up your files? If your had disk has failed, recovering your files can get expensive.
-Wayne

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