Finder is not working

hi can somebody help me please.
i have just installed OS X10.3 and after intallation my com turned on but my finder just flashes and my hard drive icon and files are not on my desktop. what could be the problem?
im really worred because all my work is on hard drive.
DJ Sennett

Domshroud, welcome, always Repair Permissions before and after all upgrades.
Boot from the install CD again, once it mounts (X window) go up to the main menu under Install and open Disk Utility, now select the OS volume and run the Verify and Repair Permissions. Then go back up to the main menu and select your startup drive and restart. If this does not work post back.
Joe
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