removing desktop icons

[Don]

I'm new to XP and haven't yet been able to find the method of removing the
desktop icons for "shortcut to web sites" and "contains letters, reports..."
I've tried deleting them but they return at the next boot up. How do I keep
them from returning to the desktop? Thanks-

[Don]

I forgot to mention that I have already gone to the option in the control
panel/display/desktop/customize/general and unchecked the boxes for "My
Documents" and "My Network Places" - The shortcuts still reappear after the
reboot. Where's Bill when you need him?
"Don" > wrote in message
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> I'm new to XP and haven't yet been able to find the method of removing the
> desktop icons for "shortcut to web sites" and "contains letters,
reports..."
> I've tried deleting them but they return at the next boot up. How do I
keep
> them from returning to the desktop? Thanks-
>
>