10.4.11 update - slow+ unnamed folders on desktop

Hi - I just did an update to 10.4.11 on my G4 - machine is now running a bit slower, but more worryingly I am getting unnamed folders on my desktop that duplicate the HD and desktop files in them. Any ideas what is happening, or what I should do? is there a new apple update to fix these issues?
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