Can't move my folders on the desktop

Hi,
I just upgraded to OSX 10.9 Maveriks. I can not move anymore my folders on the desktop?
Do anybody has a similar problem?

Solved!
I restarted then everything was OK!
Note : before restarting even a right click on the desktop to change presentation options was not helping?

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