Windows XP in a Nutshell, Second Edition

The My Computer window/folder is just another view of Windows Explorer (discussed later in this chapter and in Chapter 4). These settings apply to the folder, as well as the Desktop icon that opens the My Computer folder window.

My Computer, change icon

Control Panel Display Desktop tab Customize Desktop General tab select icon Change Icon

My Computer, show Control Panel

Control Panel Folder Options View tab Show Control Panel in My Computer

My Computer, show icon on Desktop

Control Panel Display Desktop tab Customize Desktop General tab My Computer

My Computer, show in Start menu (XP Start menu only)

Control Panel Taskbar and Start Menu Start Menu tab Customize Advanced tab "Start menu items" section My Computer