my icons have mysteriously changed

some of my icons disappeared, leaving icons like this one generic where you normally select the program.  I can still use the programs but want icons back! Help?

Right-click on an empty area of the desktop, and then click "arrange icons" (WXP) or 'view' (W7), then check "show desktop icons".

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