Start button, Desktop cleanup wizard – Dell Inspiron 8500 User Manual
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Desktop Cleanup Wizard
By default, the Desktop Cleanup Wizard moves program icons that you don't frequently use from your desktop to a designated folder 7 days after you first
start your computer and every 60 days after that. The appearance of the Start menu changes as program icons are moved.
To turn off the Desktop Cleanup Wizard:
1.
Right-click an empty spot on the desktop and click Properties.
2.
Click the Desktop tab and click Customize Desktop.
3.
Click Run Desktop Cleanup Wizard every 60 days to remove the check mark.
4.
Click OK.
To run the Desktop Cleanup Wizard at any time:
1.
Right-click an empty spot on the desktop and click Properties.
2.
Click the Desktop tab and click Customize Desktop.
3.
Click Clean Desktop Now.
4.
When the Desktop Cleanup Wizard appears, click Next.
5.
In the list of shortcuts, deselect any shortcuts you want to leave on the desktop and then click Next.
6.
Click Finish to remove the shortcuts and close the wizard.
Start Button
The Start button provides access to the contents of your computer. When you click the Start button, a menu displays that shows the main program icons. The
left side of the Start menu can change, reflecting the programs that you use most frequently. To keep an icon on the Start menu permanently, right-click the
icon and click Pin to Start menu.
NOTE:
You can personalize your desktop by
creating and arranging shortcuts
. Your desktop may include different or additional shortcuts, depending on
your computer and software features.
1 Start button
2 taskbar
3 notification area
4 Recycle Bin