I can not find out how to create a shortcut to my desktop when i am in google chrome, I think this is why I cannot open the icons on my desktop,does google chrome have a shortcut?

If you want to nip back to the desktop while you are in Chrome (or anywhere else for that matter) just hold down the Windows Key and the D key together. Or did you want a desktop shortcut to Chrome?
Whatever, I see no relationship between any of this and desktop icons not opening. If shortcuts to programs are not opening try the EXE fix here (and maybe the LNK fix too):
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_ass...If the above helps run your AV scans because this can be virus related. Could be worth running MalwareBytes freebie too (it often finds what AV's miss):
http://www.filehippo.com/download_m...Always pop back and let us know the outcome - thanks
