Replicating Files

[Thursday3]

 
I was trying to save my Outlook Express address book to a desktop folder, and by some error, it went to the desktop along with all of my current emails. These appear as email and address icons all over the desktop.  I've tried to delete in various ways, but they re-generate with copies, and copies of copies, and so on. After I clear the desktop and restart the computer, they are back again!.

I'd really appreciate some advice on how to remove and stop them, and how to prevent this kind of thing (endless copies) from happening again.

I'm using XP (sp3).
Thanks!

[billrich]

Use System Restore to day when all was well.

start, ALL Programs, Accessories, System Tools, click on System Restore.

or

Sick of the two-step process of deleting objects and then having to empty the Recycling bin? Highlight the item you want to get rid of and Shift + Delete. One step! Just be careful, because it's really gone!

http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/1915

[Thursday3]

RE your proposal---
Use System Restore to day when all was well.
start, ALL Programs, Accessories, System Tools, click on System Restore.

I did this, restoring to yesterday, and it DID NOT work.
The system restore apparently keeps all saved files, and these things filling my desktop, which I didn't create or want, are considered as saved.
When the system booted up again, they were and are still there.

Thanks for trying.
 

[JJ 3000]

Try going back a few days before the problem