the icons on the desktop will not work nor does the beginning menu__

None of the icons, or the Start button don't work

awadlow42,
We could use a little more information to help us on this issue.

What version of level pack XP\service do you have?
Do you get any error messages?
Are you able to navigate\open all items with your keyboard?  The main windows on the start menu open keyboard?
If something has changed on the system recently (new hardware or software)?
You are able to access your BIOS or screen boot options and navigate in their midst?
Have you tried to boot mode safe?  If this is not the case, try to start safe mode and you will see if the elements are functioning normally.  This link talks about fashion without failure: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315222

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