Problem: Frozen desktop Icons

ok so I have a Lenovo X301 6477 and for some reason recently icons that I place on my desktop cannot be removed/found, even though they are clearly on the desktop. Some of the Icon pictures have disappeared or replaced with blank page icons. Anytime I try to delete them by recycle been. I get the message windows cannot open file. I cant rename the file either. Can someone help me thanks
this computer has no viruses and I have not have had any other trouble with it

Sounds like you have problems with your registry. Do the simple solution first. Use Microsoft's System Restore. Follow this path to access it:
Start->Programs->Accessories->System Tools->System Restore
Select the option to restore your computer to an earlier time. The idea here is to select a date on the calendar and to choose any restore point prior to the time that your problems started. Once complete, the unit will shut and reload Windows to an earlier date.
NOTE: System restore monitors the registry files.. it does not monitor any program files.
For your own knowlege, you can learn more about system restore by reading this link:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/systemrestore.mspx
Let me know if this works for you.
Regards,
Mark
Do NOT PM me with technical issues. Post in the forum for assistance. Thanks

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