::: Desktop Tips 1 :::

>>> Easy Access to Folders from the Toolbar <<<

You can quickly access commonly used folders from your Toolbar

• Right click on an open area of the Toolbar
• Select Toolbars / New Toolbar
• Browse to the directory you want to add
• Now on the toolbar you will see the name of that folder displayed.
• Click on the >> to open any sub-folders as well.

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>>> Organizing the Start / Programs Listing <<<

As you add more and more programs, the listing of them in Start / Programs can get fairly long.
One solution is to categorize your programs into several groups, create a folder for those groups, and move the shortcuts to those folders.

For example:

• Start the Explorer
• Go to Windows / Start Menu / Programs
• Create new folders with the categories you want (e.g. Graphics, Utilities, Internet etc.)
• Now move the shortcuts to those programs in Windows / Start Menu / Programs to whichever category you decide.

This can greatly reduce clutter and make it a lot easier to find your programs.

Note: Windows2000 and WindowsXP Users will need to go to the C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs directory

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>>> Restoring a Lost Desktop <<<

If you ever lose the Desktop but Explorer is still running with the Start Button,
you can do this to bring back your Desktop in a Windows box.

• Click Start
• Click Run
• Type a period " . "
• Then press Enter
  

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>>> Creating a New E-Mail Shortcut <<<

To create a shortcut that will open your default e-mail program starting a new e-mail,

• Right click on an open area of the desktop
• Select New / Shortcut
• For the Command Line, enter mailto:
• For the title enter something like New E-Mail
• When you click on this your default e-mail program should start with a new e-mail form.

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>>> Creating 3D Window Effect <<<

You can create a nice 3D effect for your windows

• Start Regedit
• Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Control Panel \ Colors
• Make sure the following setting are there:
• ButtonHilight=128 128 128
• Button Shadow=255 255 255