Go to: http://www.nthelp.com/50/save_desktop_layout.htm and down load Layout.zip.
 Place Layout.dll in C:\Windows\System (or System32 if using WindowsXP),
 and then click on Layout.reg.
 From now on, whenever you right-click on the "Recycle Bin" or "My Computer" icons,
 you can see a new option: "Save [or Restore] Desktop Icon Layout".


works for 98, NT5.1, XP