Thanks for the the good info.

I think the icon cache is the solution since I've had this same problem with
several computers that I've owned over several years and it doesn't appear
to be specific with any particular program.. While I can, apparently, expand
the icon cache to solve the problem, I wonder if there is not some way to
cut down the number of icons I have on my desktop. I use all the programs
that I have on my desktop and I have an "unused icons" folder for those that
are not used very often.  Still, there are quite a few icons.

Again, thanks for al the help,

Loy

On Wed, Oct 8, 2008 at 6:06 AM, Don Penlington <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Loy wrote:
>
>> Many times when I use Windows Explorer to open an application, the
>> program icons on my desktop will  disappear for short time and then be
>> regenerated by  Windows (I guess?) one  at  time.>>
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> That sounds as if whatever prog you are opening is causing Explorer to
> crash. In XP, Explorer will normally restart automatically whenever that
> happens. It is Explorer which runs your desktop icons.
>
> Try reinstalling the offending program(s).
>
> Or (easier)  try restoring the registry, if you have a system of registry
> backups. You will have to go back to a time before this behavior started.
> Otherwise, you could try a System Restore, if it will allow you to go back
> far enough.
>
> If this happens frequently with a number of programs, then you may have a
> deep-seated system corruption.
>
> Check the system files by running the command sfc /scannow from the Command
> Window (Start > Run > cmd). You will need your XP disk. This should repair
> Explorer if that is the problem.
>
> You may need to reinstall XP. A "repair" reinstall may or may not fix it.
> If not, you may be best to reformat your C-Drive and reinstall XP afresh.
>
> Google for "repair windows explorer" for other methods.
>
> There are other less likely possibilities (eg failing hard drive,
> overheating problems etc).
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> Don Penlington
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