Finder/Desktop Not Refreshing

Since I have updated to system 10.5 (Leopard) i have been experiencing issues with the finder. Whenever I try to save a file or download a file to save on the desktop it does not appear. This also happens when I do a "Print Save to PDF". I have had this happen using multiple programs (Safari, preview, Illustrator, ect.)
When I go into the finder desktop window (Macintosh HD/Users/Me/Desktop) and view the desktop the files are there and can be opened. The only way I have been able to resolve the issue and get these files to appear is either by Relaunching the Finder, Restarting, or Changing the Screen Resolution.
Please let me know if anyone else have experienced this issue and any ways to resolve it. Thank You!

yes, it's likely the result of using a second monitor. when you disconnect the second monitor, the computer still thinks it's there and the files that you save to the desktop are saved to the second monitor, i.e. off the screen. this is a common problem actually and I don't know of a good way to resolve it. try disconnecting the second monitor while the computer is still on as opposed to after you turn it off or put it to sleep.

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