In Windows XP or Me, select Tools => Folder Options..., then click "Show common tasks in
folders".
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How can I control whether "My Computers", "My Documents", "My Network Places",
and "Internet Explorer" are displayed on my desktop?
Right-click on the desktop, select Properties. Click on the Desktop tab, then click Customize Desktop. Click the items in the list to add to or remove from the desktop.
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How can I view details of files in a folder, such as size, type, and date created?
Select View => Details. To select which details to show, select View => Choose Details.
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How can I view thumbnails of photo files in a folder?
Select View => Thumbnails. Works in Windows XP, Me, and 2000
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How can I control how long my computer sits before turning off the monitor, etc ?
Right-click on the desktop, select Properties. Click on the Screen Saver tab, click Power....
and select an appropriate Power scheme from the menu. Typical settings for a desktop system:
15 minutes, Never, 30 min, 1 hour. For a laptop: 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 20 min, 3 hours.
Right-click on the desktop, select Properties. Click on the Screen Saver tab, click Power....
and select an appropriate Power scheme from the menu. Typical settings for a desktop system:
15 minutes, Never, 30 min, 1 hour. For a laptop: 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 20 min, 3 hours.
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