putting icons on desktop

[Tim]

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think there is a short cut for putting icons like my documents, my computer
on the desktop from the start buttom. Anyone knows how to do it, thanks

 

[galen]

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In news:22A9C987-5C83-4589-AD1E-5D7BE2D81C00@microsoft.com,
tim <tim@discussions.microsoft.com> had this to say:


> think there is a short cut for putting icons like my documents, my
> computer on the desktop from the start buttom. Anyone knows how to do
> it, thanks

Right click the item, drag it over to your desktop, release the button,
select copy here.

Galen

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mental exaltation." -- Sherlock Holmes

 

[Guest]

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Right click Desktop | Properties | Desktop tab |
Customize Desktop button | General tab |
Desktop icons | Select what you want on the Desktop:
? My Documents
? My Computer
? My Network Places
? Internet Explorer

[[Specifies whether these Windows items will appear as icons on your
desktop. Select the check box if you want the item to appear on your
desktop; clear the check box if you do not want the item to appear on your
desktop.]]

Or...
Start | Run | Type: desk.cpl | OK

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:22A9C987-5C83-4589-AD1E-5D7BE2D81C00@microsoft.com,
tim <tim@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> think there is a short cut for putting icons like my documents, my
> computer on the desktop from the start buttom. Anyone knows how to do
> it, thanks