Compaq Notebook PC manual Customizing the Windows Desktop

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Windows

Desktop

See also

Windows Help for detailed information on customizing your desktop.

Customizing the Windows Desktop

The Windows desktop is the screen you see when the Windows startup is complete. You can arrange your desktop exactly the way you want it.

No. Description

1Icons represent files, folders, programs, and other objects that you use.

2Windows desktop is the basic Windows work area.

3Start button displays a menu of commands for starting programs, changing system settings, locating files, updating your system, and getting help.

4Windows taskbar provides a way to organize your programs and files and navigate between files.

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Contents Page Page Contents Index Operating System Windows Desktop Customizing the Windows DesktopArranging Icons Selecting a BackgroundAdding a Screen Saver Windows Help Finding HelpFile Searches Searching for Files or FoldersFolders Creating New FoldersDeleting Files and Folders Shortcuts Creating ShortcutsInternet Zone Buttons Reprogramming the Internet Zone ButtonsWindows Accessories Using Windows AccessoriesWindows 2000 Operating System Manual Windows 2000 Operating System Manual System Recovery CD Adding or Removing Hardware Adding/Removing Windows ComponentsAdding or Removing Programs Change or Remove Programs Add New Programs Using a Diskette or a CD Modem Settings Country Selection for the Compaq 56KAudio Indication During Modem Dial-up Zoom Video Audio available on select models Power Management Changing Power Management SettingChanging the Power Switch Settings Changing the Low-Battery Settings Windows 2000 Operating System Manual Changing the Critical-Battery Setting Windows 2000 Operating System Manual Understanding Network Connection Problems Network Connection for Internal Ethernet HardwareCreating a Hardware Profile Windows Select Profile 1 Current and click CopyConfiguring the No Ethernet Profile Windows 2000 Operating System Manual Testing the No Ethernet Profile Deleting a Hardware Profile Windows System Recovery CD Using the QuickRestore CDWindows 2000 Operating System Manual Index Icons 1-1 Windows 2000 Operating System Manual INDEX-3 INDEX-4