desktop icons

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support (More info?)

Install XP to a new folder, and 'take ownership' of the old data, after reinstalling all apps.

HOW TO Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/defau [...] US;Q308421

install XP to a new folder
run setup CD for XP, "New Instillation" from drop box) Put in Key, and choose the "Advanced Options" button to choose the folder,

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Mark L. Ferguson (NOT an MS-MVP)
FAQ for MS Antispyware version 1.0.509
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
marfers notes for windows xp http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/chatNotes.htm
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"tami" <tami@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news101B1D6-3898-491F-83E8-3EE63D1754D9@microsoft.com...
> running win xp can't get desktop icons to show, tried everything, even right
> clicking screen. Only way I can open a window is through task manager and
> even then it won't let me run my virus program also is limited access to net.
> Any suggestions?