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Want to keep your programs within easy reach? Windows XP Starter Edition lets you place convenient shortcut icons on your desktop. Shortcut icons provide instant links to important files, folders, and other applications - even your printer and Internet connection - with a touch of your mouse.

Here's how to place a shortcut icon on the desktop:

To place a shortcut icon on the desktop

  1. Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Windows Explorer.
  2. Locate the folder, file, or program in the Folders directory, and then click the item to open it.
  3. Click the icon representing the item.
  4. Click File on the toolbar, and then Create Shortcut on the drop-down menu that appears.
  5. Right-click on the shortcut icon that is created.
  6. Select Send To from the drop-down menu, and then click Desktop (create shortcut) on the submenu that appears.

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To send a shortcut icon to the Recycle Bin

  • Right-click the icon you want to send to the Recycle Bin, and then click Delete.

Removing shortcut icons from your desktop does not delete any programs or files from your computer.

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