I was wondering is there a way to keep the my computer icon on the desktop for all users and accounts on the pc and from there on. Which would mean that all prior users that had signed in would have the my computer icon if they don't already have it and those who later sign in will see it. I've been wondering about this for awhile any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Desktop Icons you see come from two places: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop and C:\Documents and Settings\username\Desktop where username denotes a your user account configured on the computer. That will give you an idea on what to do.

I know that is how you can stick in icons so that every user will have access to that icon and it will appear automatically when they sign in before or are new signing in. But I want it where I wouldn't have to do that. I don't want to do that with the my computer and network places icon. Is there a way to universally have either the icons (My Computer, Network Places, Internet Explorer, My Documents) on the screen for all users, but not placed on the desktop through (All User folder in Documents and Settings). Once again I know how to place those icons on the desktop through the Display Properties in desktop and customize, but is there a way to set those icons universally for the rest of the accounts on the computer. Thanks.

Well you can do some multi-account administration (on XP Pro) through gpedit.msc but if you cant figure out that when you creat a new account its set up as a "New" user, and changes have to made manually as the "new" user is setting up their account just unplug the computer...and walk away.

Boy wouldn't I love too.