I don't know if this is the definitive answer, but to get started: The computer would have to have had an instruction, whether intentional or otherwise, to not pull up Desktop, prior to it having been turned off. Remember changes don't go into effect until you start the computer.
The Automatic Restart on Systems Failure option is enabled
When I got a new Windows computer the first icons on the desktop where those of the factory-loaded programs. So I would assume that if there was no factory loaded programs nothing would appear!
Yes, Windows can be installed on laptops and works as well as it does on a desktop. It is the configuration of the machine which would determine what level of operating system can be used, so a laptop may have the capability while a lower end desktop may not.
Why would you want to do that. just right click and go to arange icons by and then go to show desktop icons uncheck that dektop icond will hide
It might be a virus. Or perhaps windows has a missing component
restart the computer
My Computer
I am assuming that windows would usual restart on a particular instance, but with this option windows will not restart if a problematic occurs on the system. Maybe such as a blue screen of death. Safe thing to do is use this feature if have know some common issues with your system.
You can try to install Windows on a MAC, but it would be very difficult since Macs are not designed for windows. Their are some programs out their that you can buy that allow you to just run windows right from your Mac OSx desktop.
There are several steps for one to set up a remote desktop connection with WIndows XP. Remote desktop is a function that can only be set on Windows XP and Windows 2003. One may also make sure that one is logged on to the desktop as the administrator, in order to make changes on the desktop. The first step requires one to access the administrator account, once one have access the account, under the exception tabs, there would be a lists of programs and services. Apply the remote desktop option by ticking the box. Then confirm and permit remote desktop to connect with desktop by accessing the system properties. Once this step is completed, the remote connection feature can be activated, through the start menu.
In older systems, right click the desktop and choose Properties. In newer systems, use Personalize. In either case, these options are located in the Control Panel.
open run and type shutdown -r