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Reinstalling XP

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by dk518, Jan 30, 2003.

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  1. dk518

    dk518 Thread Starter

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    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
     
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  2. JohnWill

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    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. :)
     
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  3. bigtuna420

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    right click the start menu and choose properties. from there put the dot next to classic start menu and that should do it.
     
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  4. dk518

    dk518 Thread Starter

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    Bingo Tuna!

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

    Thank you.

    DK
     
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    It's actually in Display Properties.
    Rt click Desktop -> Properties -> Desktop -> Customize Desktop :)
     
    The_Egg, Jan 30, 2003
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