On 19 Oct 2012, at 12:07, THDW <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> On 19 Oct 2012, at 00:46, Geoff Roynon wrote:
> 
>> Have you checked your folder - <user>/Desktop?
>> 
>> Keeping files on the desktop is not good practice and creates a lot more work for the O/S.
>> 
>> Jeff
> 
> Geoff
> 
> In file view, there are folders there.
> 
> That it should not be good practice to put stuff on the desktop is something I can understand. But in the present situation, the desktop is not functioning properly.
> 
> I have looked at all Finder options and I don't see what allows me to make the necessary changes.
> 
> At the present, I have a desktop picture and nothing else. Very frustrating.
> 
> 
> T
Not sure what to suggest - you could try a safe boot (hold the shift key while booting). That may show the missing files.

Jeff