Original title: Access to XP files from DesktopCannot get into My Documents, My Computer, Contol Panet etc. from desktop icons or from start menu. What do I do?

Hi Garamax, 1. When did the issue start?2. Are you able to open other programs?2. Do you get any error messages or error codes? Method 1:Perform a system file scan to check for any system file corruptions.a. Click Start, All programs and then Accessories. Click Command Prompt.b. In the Command Prompt window type “sfc /scannow” (without quotes) and then press Enter.c. After the scan has completed, close the command prompt window, restart the computer and check for the issue.For addition information, you may refer the following link:Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker (Sfc.exe)http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310747 Method 2:You may also try to boot in safe mode and see if the issue occurs.You may refer the following link to boot in Safe mode.http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315222Hope this information is helpful. Praseetha KMicrosoft Answers Support EngineerVisit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.If this post helps to resolve your issue, please click the "Mark as Answer" or "Helpful" button at the top of this message. By marking a post as Answered, or Helpful you help others find the answer faster.