Reinstalling XP

[dk518]

Because the cable company tech suggested it, I reinstalled my friend's XP. I chose the more drastic "start from scratch" option. I suppose that is why none of the previously installed software reinstalled, but why is the only icon on the desktop the Recycle Bin?

DK

 

[JohnWill]

That's the default installation option for XP, you can download TweakUI for XP and restore the basic set of icons with that. I know it's buried somewhere in the standard XP configuration, but I don't remember where.

 

[bigtuna420]

right click the start menu and choose properties. from there put the dot next to classic start menu and that should do it.

 

[dk518]

Bingo Tuna!

Now if I could only get a quick installation of Works, Office, AOL, etc.

Thank you.

DK

 

[The_Egg]

It's actually in Display Properties.
Rt click Desktop -> Properties -> Desktop -> Customize Desktop