Desktop
The Icons and Shortcuts
The icons and shortcuts are small images situated on the desktop of Windows XP.Just like buttons, icons have the objective of immediately executing a given program.To start the related application simply double-click with the left mouse button.
Some icons examples
How to organize the desktop icons
Desktop Shortcut
A desktop shortcut, usually represented by an icon, is a small file that points to a program, folder, document, or Internet location. Clicking on a shortcut icon takes you directly to the object to which the shortcut points. Shortcut icons contain a small arrow in their lower left corner. Shortcuts are merely pointers—deleting a shortcut will not delete the item to which the shortcut points.
To create a shortcut to an item located on the Start menu:
1. Click Start. The Start menu will appear.
2. Locate the item to which you want to create a shortcut. If the item is located on a submenu, go to the submenu.
3. Click and drag the item to your desktop.
To create a shortcut to items visible in Windows Explorer:
1. Open Windows Explorer.
2. Minimize the Windows Explorer window.
3. Locate in Windows Explorer the item to which you want to create a shortcut.
4. Hold down the right mouse button and drag the item onto the desktop.
5. Release the right mouse button. A context menu will appear.
Desktop Shortcut Wizard
1. Right-click the desktop. The context menu will appear.
2. Click New. A submenu will appear.
3. Click Shortcut. The Create Shortcut dialog box will appear.
4. Type in the location and name of the item to which you want to create a shortcut. Alternatively, browse to find the item.
5. Click Next. A dialog box will appear.
6. Accept the default name or type in a new name.
7. Click Finish.
Rename a Desktop Shortcut
To rename a shortcut:
1. Right-click the shortcut.
2. Click Rename.
3. Type the new name.
Delete a desktop shortcut
To delete a shortcut:
1. Click the shortcut.
2. Press the Delete key.
3. Click Yes.
Change the icon associated with an object
To change the icon associated with an object:
1. Right-click the icon. The context menu will appear.
2. Click Properties.
3. Click the Change Icon button.
4. Click the icon of your choice.
5. Click OK.