Help- First Time User

[Suejh]

Thought I would try out my Live CD Version 5.04 on my IBM Laptop.
Pleased with the initial set up but panicked when it came to loading
some important software (Cashflow Manager) and removed live CD.
Have notice some problems when I have restarted laptop. EG a number of
software programs are not functioning properly and "Folder Names" eg
"my Documents', 'My Pictures' are not showing on the Start Menu. The
Icons are there but not the names.
Can someone please help.