12-12-2007, 12:32 PM
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  Re: ~ A Tip A Day ~
12 December 2007:
Add or Remove the My Computer and My Documents Shortcuts By default, a new installation of Windows XP does not litter the desktop with countless shortcuts (which older versions of Windows were notorious for doing).
This means that popular icons and destinations like My Computer and My Documents are not automatically available on the desktop. If you prefer to have them there, they can be easily restored. On the other hand, if you are more interested in clearing the clutter from your desktop, you can delete these shortcuts and instead access them through the Start menu.
To add the My Computer or the My Documents shortcuts, follow these steps:
1. Right-click in the empty space on your desktop.
2. Select Properties.
3. A window opens. Click the Desktop tab.
4. Near the bottom of the window, click the Customize Desktop button.
5. Another window opens. On the General tab, beneath Desktop Icons, place checkmarks in the My Computer box and the My Documents box.
6. Click the OK button.
7. You are returned to the previous screen. Click the Apply button.
8. Click the OK button.
9. The My Computer icon appears on your desktop.
To remove the My Computer and/or the My Documents shortcuts, follow these steps:
1. Right-click the shortcut you want to remove and select Delete, or drag and drop it into the Recycle Bin.
2. A message pops up and asks, “Are you sure you want to delete the icon from your desktop?” Click the Yes button.
3. To access My Computer or My Documents, simply click the Start button in the lower-left corner of Windows. |