Windows Xp desktop icon pictures fail to load?

Hi,

i am a major newb, so i'm not sure if this the right place to post this...

i found another thread that possible addressed my question and i followed the instructions but that didn't work..

basically all my icons, besides folders, iso's, and zips, both on my desktop and start/programs menu are failing to load the picture, even things like my computer, only the recycling bin is normal.

i'm not sure if this problem is having an effect on performance but i feel like it might be slightly.

any help would be appreciated.

 

Please try here: http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=35407