Desktop iconsthose little pictures on your desktopfunction as shortcuts for starting applications and opening documents. Placing a shortcut on your desktop is an alternative to launching items from the Start menu. tip
Creating New Shortcuts on the DesktopTo put a new shortcut on your desktop, follow these steps:
To remove a shortcut icon from the desktop, just drag it into the Recycle Bin. Changing the Name of a ShortcutWhen you create a new shortcut icon, its name is automatically prefixed with the words "Shortcut to…." To change the name of a shortcut, follow these steps:
Arranging Icons on the DesktopAll those desktop icons let you quickly open your most-used programs, but they can really clutter up the look of your Windows desktop. To better arrange your icons, right-click a blank area of the desktop and choose from one of the following options:
In addition, you can choose to Auto Arrange the items, which automatically arranges the icons along the left side of your desktop, or Align to Grid, which makes all your icons snap to an invisible grid. Cleaning Up Your Desktop ShortcutsWindows XP includes a Desktop Cleanup Wizard that sweeps all your unused desktop icons into an Unused Desktop icons folder, thus cleaning up a cluttered desktop. Windows XP automatically runs the Desktop Cleanup Wizard every 60 days, but you can also run the wizard manually. Just follow these steps:
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