No icons in desktop how to resolve

There are some situations where there are no icons in desktop is showing,this is the most common problem happen because of virus or there is a file missing in xp.
1.Steps to prevent/solve this no desktop icons problem.
Completely check the system for viruses first using updated antivirus.
2.First goto taskmanager->file->new task->type explorer.exe and click ok.
3.Still problem not solved then search for explorer.exe in your system and backup that file.
4.Take a explorer.exe from your neighbour or friends system and replace the existing explorer.exe to new file.
5.Still problem not solved.
Go to control panel->user accounts->create new user->give administrative rights->and delete old user.
6.Now problem is solved otherwise comment here i will try to give solution.