Re: FN-FORUM: Missing desktop files (XP Home).

date posted 18th May 2006 23:21

On 18 May 2006 17:41:08 -0000, John 'Max' Maxwell wrote:

> Then another tip would be to right click on your desktop,
> choose properties and then 'appearance' and 'effects'.
> Make sure all boxes are ticked and the second drop down
> menu select 'clear type' ... this will give you a much
> better looking font in all things - much easier on the eyes.

I normally untick most of those boxes (as it happens I am
re-isntalling Winows myself this evening). Even on a decent spec
machine I resent the extra power that the shadows and fades take up
although I'd agree on the Clear type.

Also suggest:

Themes -> Windows classic (less Noddy)

Taskbar -> Rightclick -> toolbars -> quick lauch
Taskbar -> Rightclick -> properties -> and
-untick group similar
-untick hide inactive

Make the start menu 'classic' and under customise, "expand control
panel", "display administrative tools" and "use small icons"

"Windows key" & E (windows explorer) -> tools -> folder options -> view:

Untick "Hide extensions for known file types"

Of course these all depend upon personal preference etc etc

Cheers

D

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Darren Beale
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