Ive just downloaded word/excel etc using a disc I bought when I purchased my new

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laptop. But where are the icons now so I can get into word ? Im sure this is a really daft question and its probably somewhere very obvious but I cant find it.

Unlike some programs, Office doesn't usually put icons on the desktop automatically, you need to do it yourself.

Go to the Start menu (assuming you have Vista)
and click on All Programs. Find Microsoft Office on the list & click on it & you will find the individual programs (Word Excel etc) listed. Right click on each in turn, click on Send To & then Desktop & it will put the shortcut icon on your desktop.

Thanks Rustybear