Do icons on my desktop mean programs are running or will they otherwise slow down my system?

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a empty folder which name is "my music" which i was not saved in my desktop, but its automatically comes in my desktop.rather i also delete it but its comes again.i know its happened due to virus, so what i will do plz tell me.

Hello

Thanks for making a post/webpage about this question.

I knew the Icons on the desktop where NOT causing the programs to run in the background... what I was looking to find out was how to make the Icons load faster.
I believe I found my answer with in your Neat Freak comment and the comments of others.

I have done everything to make my computer load faster and run faster, I am a gamer.
Such as: turning off everything possible in MsConfig Startup, running CCleaner, defragging, running SpyBot, Malwarebytes, Ad-Aware and two other Free Cleaners, and a little Free program called Startuplight. But the Desktop Icons still loaded somewhat slow.

I now believe I now have my answer as to why they load so slow.
I have 46 Icons on my desktop -- LOL yes 46! That's about two-thirds of my desktop.
LOL
I may not be a Neat Freak as you define one, but believe me I am a Neat Freak, all 46 Desktop Icons are setup in perfect order and category. They are all used weekly. I got a big kick out of how you have only two Icons on your desktop and I have so many. To each his own, thanks again!!

MarkM

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