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Specifying which items you want opened at startup

To have a program or a document open automatically when

you start up your computer, drag its icon or its alias to the Startup Items folder, which is inside the System Folder. Programs or documents that you put in the Startup Items folder are opened when you start up your computer. You can open as many files as your computer’s memory allows.

If you no longer want a file to open automatically when you start up your computer, remove the icon or alias from the Startup Items folder.

Installing an item in the Apple menu

To have an item’s name appear in the Apple (K) menu, drag its icon or its alias to the Apple Menu Items folder, which is inside the System Folder.

You remove an item from the Apple menu by opening the Apple Menu Items folder and dragging the item out of the folder.

Installing files in the System Folder

Certain files need to be installed in the System Folder so your computer can use them as part of the system software. These files include

msystem extensions and control panels

mpreferences for application programs

msoftware that controls printers, scanners, and other equipment

msounds

mfonts

Usually, you install these files by dragging their icons to the System Folder icon (not the System Folder window). Sometimes these files need to be installed by a program that comes with the files. Check the instructions that came with the files for any specific installation procedure.

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