Customizing Windows XP: Visual QuickProject Guide

The previous chapters have been focused in and around the Desktophow to personalize the Desktop, the Taskbar, and the Start menu. In this chapter, you'll learn how to place different types of items on the Desktop, and how to remove others.

The Desktop is another place to put files and folders for easy access. Windows XP gives you special techniques for adding different types of items to the Desktop. You'll also learn how to put Desktop items in the Taskbar.

With this ability to add items, the Desktop can easily become cluttered. You'll learn how to clean up the Desktop with the tools of Windows XP.