The Control Panel presents information as task-oriented categories. If you are accustomed to performing a particular task with the icon-oriented classic Control Panel, you can switch to the classic icon view:
Click the Start button, and click Control Panel.
Click Switch to Classic View or Switch to Category View in the upper
left area of the Control Panel window.
By default, the Desktop Cleanup Wizard moves programs that are not frequently used 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 programs are moved.
To turn off the Desktop Cleanup Wizard:
Right-click an empty spot on the desktop, and click Properties.
Click the Desktop tab, and click Customize Desktop.
Click Run Desktop Cleanup Wizard every 60 days to remove the
check mark.
Click OK.
You can run the Desktop Cleanup Wizard any time by clicking Clean Desktop Now under Run Desktop Cleanup Wizard every 60 days.
NOTE: The time required
to collect and transfer
data depends on the
amount of data collected.
Times can vary from just
a few minutes to several
hours.
The Files and Settings Transfer Wizard allows you to transfer files and settings from one computer to another (for instance, when upgrading to a new computer), even if the old computer is running an earlier operating system. You transfer the data to the new computer via a network or direct serial connection, or store it on a removable medium such as a floppy disk, Zip disk, or writable CD. If a CD drive is not available, the wizard allows you to create a wizard disk to run on your old computer. For more information, see Windows Help and Support Center.
NOTE: If you experience
problems with your
operating system or other
programs after
performing an
installation, you can use
"System Restore" to
return your computer to a
previous stable condition.
If you encounter problems running a program designed for an earlier Windows operating system, you may use the Program Compatibility Wizard to help resolve the problem. The Program Compatibility Wizard allows you to configure a program to run in an environment closer to Windows 95, Windows 98/Me, Windows NT® 4.0 with Service Pack 5, or Windows 2000. For more information, see Windows Help and Support Center.
NOTE: Fast User
Switching is disabled in
Windows XP Professional
when the computer is a
member of a computer
domain.
Fast User Switching allows multiple users to access the computer. After you log on to the computer with your specific settings, including the desktop and various programs, other users can log on to the computer without requiring you to first log off. New users log on and switch from your session to their own. New users can run their desktop and programs without interfering with yours. You can switch back to your desktop and programs with the original settings. For more information, see Windows Help and Support Center.
DVD software shuts down and requires a restart when you switch back from another user session.
Computers with low memory configurations can experience problems. The computer uses memory to keep your programs running in the background while a second user is logged on, which can cause the computer to run slowly. Fast User Switching is turned off by default on computers with less than 128 MB of RAM.
The Network Setup Wizard provides online documentation and support for setting up a home or small office network. The new wizard automatically enables the personal firewall (see "Internet Connection Firewall").
The Network Setup Wizard includes a checklist and steps to guide you through the process of sharing resources, such as files, printers, or an Internet connection, between computers in a home or small office. For more information, see Windows Help and Support Center.
NOTE: Enabling the
Internet Connection
Firewall does not reduce
the need for virus-
checking software.
The Internet Connection Firewall provides basic protection from unauthorized access to the computer when the computer is connected to the Internet. The firewall is automatically enabled when you run the Network Setup Wizard. When the firewall is enabled for a network connection, the firewall icon appears with a red background in the Network Connections portion of the Control Panel. For more information, see Windows Help and Support Center.
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