Mavericks can't save to the desktop

I can no longer access the desktop when saving, it doesn't appear in the save dialog box. When I try to save to the hard drive I get the following error message when trying to save a file from illustrator:
Can't save illustration. You do not have enough access privileges. ID: -5000. I also can't create new folders without having to sign in for authentication.
I have an older G5Pro with Maverick OS (which I'm beginning to hate).
Thank you in advance for any input.

HI jalleer,
Yes, the number of tiles changed on the new tab page. They also removed the about:config entry that controlled the number of horizontal and vertical boxes. If you want to add them back I have more on this later:
However, not being able to create a shortcut/bookmark to the desktop and the file association there are two places to check:
1. File association of the shortcut in XP I think is:
"Control Panel" > "Default Programs" > "Set Default Programs"
2. Deleting old personal data was an old work around for this as well, I will reference the solution that was given in the past: [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/941772]

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