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No Wonder User - Sep 18, 1998 - 1:13 pm

KNOWLEDGE LEVEL: Beginner

PROBLEM: Software
COMPUTER TYPE: Dell
MODEL: Pentium II / 400
RAM: 65+
OS VERSION: Windows 98
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Hello:

I'm new to Windows 98, as I just moved over from a MAC.
I would appreciate your help in how to do a very basic
move.

When I first turn on the computer, the Desktop appears.
(even before pressing the START button).

On the Desktop are a few icons (like for setting up the MSN network, and one on Networks I'd like to move someplace else, e.g., under PROGRAMS, as I don't need them now, and would like to un-clutter the Desktop.

I can't seem to do this. The OS either won't let me place them under PROGRAMS, or a Shortcut icon still remains on the Desktop.

How do I do it?

One other question if I might: Is there any way with a US Robotics Modem to have the modem connection to the internet dropped when an incoming call comes in? I'd rather take the call, and then just re-dial?

Thanks a lot for your time,

Bob Rose e mail: rgsrose@tiac.net

No Wonder Tech - Sep 19, 1998 - 2:18 am

Dear Bob,
for your first question: right click on the desktop -> arrange icons -> uncheck the arrange auto.
there are sevral icons (the system icons) that you cannot move or delete.
and for the taskbar - right click on it and choose prop. , the check the auto hide.

<<==Tal Perlmutter==>>
talp@nowonder.com