Missing desktop  icons

On turning on my MBP today I notice all the desktop icons were missing including the H/D icon.
The menu bar still displays correctly and the screen is correct.
How can I get back my desktop icons?
I've tried preferences, restarting, looking to see if this has occurred before on these forums without any luck.
I can still use my finder for apps etc. but none will appear on the desktop. not even using Aliases.
Any one out there who can offer advise?
Alan

Updated Tinkertool and in doing so must have checked the "disable desktop feature"
All is now OK
Alan

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