I ran Sysinternals Autoruns and in the RESULT was deskpan.dll was missing and since it was missing I unchecked it. I did a Google search but the answer to my, I admit, small plight was inconclusive. I discovered that it is a Microsoft file, what it did, but not if it was really needed.

Do I need deskpan.dll?

 I can't find anything wrong with my system, XP Pro SP2, 512MB RAM, primary partition for system, extended partition with two logical drives, all basic, ntfs. Need anymore info?Filename Deskpan.dll
Processname Display Panning CPL
Author Microsoft
Part of Microsoft Windows Operating System
Associated with virus No viruses seems to be using this filename.
Associated with spyware/adware We haven't been able to locate any antispyware information concerning this file.
Description Deskpan.dll is associated with the Display Panning CPL Extension and used to change the way the picture is presented on screen.


Info you PROBABLY already found, it does say it's a CPL Extension, ie. Control Panel, so with that file missing I'd assume you'd have errors when you open up control panel, if not, and no other errors navigating throughout control panel, I wouldn't worry about it.

I can't find it readily to download from "download dll" webpages, so maybe it wasn't standard with windows? sometimes video cards install their own special stuff, maybe try reinstalling your video CARD applications/drivers again if you want to have it back.I dont have any problems, so I will ignore it and keep it in a corner of my brain for future exploration. . Yes, I did find what you quoted.  Thank you.Good to see you again Triple S....
If it does crop up as an issue just go to Start/Run and type in sfc /scannow and hit Enter...have your XP CD handy it will ask for it.
Windows will replace/repair any system siles in this process. Quote

Part of Microsoft Windows Operating System