computer help wanted

[alvin NE WI]

My computer has decided yo be stubborn to me. I have windows XP, firefox, outlook express for my email.
I can not get any icons to open on the desktop, when I click on one nothing happens period. I got to Tales from a program I have in documents.All my icons on the desktop have little red and green dots on them. I was able to run Super spyware.
Any ideas? It is all the programs that were downloaded or install with a CD including Family Tree and HP photo
Alvin NE WI

[Dieselrider]

Gerrit or one of the folks over on Newbies might be able to help. http://www.newbiesforum.com/phpbb3/ I have not run windows in years and have no idea how to direct you.