Messed up desktop

OK, new MBP 15" - hooked up to external ViewSonic VX2235wm monitor via DVI.
Had Safari window open on the external monitor.
Was doing a copy of files from USB Flash drive to the HD. All worked OK, but @ the end, the desktop got messed up. Though the files were copied OK, the desktop scren was messed up with the images of the files being moved. Picture attached showing the issue. This messed up desktop was on the "internal" display of the MBP - external display was OK.

Command-J whilst the desktop is showing.
Pref's are there.
Label position
Scott

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