How to restore "My Documents" folder on desktop in Windows XP?

1. Right-click the desktop, and then click Properties.
2. In the Display Properties dialog box, click the Desktop tab, and then click Customize Desktop.
3. In the Desktop icons area in the Desktop Items dialog box, check "My Documents".
4. Click OK.
5. Click OK again.

You may also visit the following web page for viewing a pictorial representation:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/tips/desktopicons.mspx