Put Icons on desktop
Windows 7
By default, the Internet Explorer, My Computer, My Documents, and My Network Places does not show on the Desktop.
To put them on the Desktop, do the following
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Go to Personalization (This link will open in a different window)
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Click Change Desktop Icons
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If you want the icon on the desktop, put a check in the box.
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If you do not want an icon on the desktop, make sure it is unchecked
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Click Apply
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Click OK
To add other icons to the Desktop (this is for all operating systems)
for these instructions, we are going to put a shortcut for Internet Hearts on the Desktop.
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Click on Start (Link will open in a different window)
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Click on All Programs
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Put the arrow over games so it will expand
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Right-click on Internet Hearts
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Click on Send To
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Click on Desktop (create shortcut)
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Now a shortcut for Internet Hearts is on the Desktop