Removing desktop icons

You can remove most desktop icons by deleting them.

To delete a desktop icon:

1Right-click the desktop icon.

2Click Delete. The icon is placed in the Recycle Bin.

Retrieving desktop icons

1Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on your desktop.

2Drag the icon onto the desktop.

Removing files permanently

1Right-click a file, and then click Delete.

2Right-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop, and then click Empty Recycle Bin.

Using the Windows Start Button Menu

Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar to open the Start menu. From the Start menu, you can:

￿Open programs or documents.

￿Open the Help and Support Center.

￿Start a search.

￿Open the Control Panel to view or change settings.

Using the All Programs menu

To find the software programs on your computer:

1Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.

2Click All Programs.

The All Programs menu displays a list of folders organized according to task (select models only).

A folder contains a list of items. Each item is actually a shortcut, or link, to a program, a document, or another folder. The Music folder, for example, contains shortcuts to the programs that you use to play music CDs.

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HP SR5618CF, SR5558D, SR5615CF manual Using the Windows Start Button Menu, Removing desktop icons, Retrieving desktop icons

SR5618CF, SR5613CF, SR5558D, SR5559D, SR5615CF specifications

HP SR5559D and SR5558D are part of HP's renowned line of desktop computers, designed to cater to various user needs ranging from basic computing to more demanding tasks. These models are particularly popular among professionals and home users alike for their performance, reliability, and user-friendly experience.

One of the most notable features of the HP SR5559D and SR5558D is their powerful processing capabilities. Both models are equipped with dual-core AMD processors, which offer a balanced combination of efficient performance and energy savings. With speeds of up to 3.0 GHz, users can expect smooth multitasking, enabling them to handle everyday tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and media consumption with ease.

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