Desktop Configuration

[Guest]

When I boot up my computer the left side of the screen contains the Items,
Folder Tasks, Other Places, and DeskTop. How can I eliminate these items so
I have a full screen desktop. I use Windows XP

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

When I boot up my computer the left side of the screen contains the
Items, Folder Tasks, Other Places, and DeskTop. How can I eliminate
these items so I have a full screen desktop. I use Windows XP

Go here: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_commtask_desktop.htm

 

[Bruce]

When I boot up my computer the left side of the screen contains the
Items, Folder Tasks, Other Places, and DeskTop. How can I eliminate
these items so I have a full screen desktop. I use Windows XP

If you are trying to hide all desktop icons:

Right click a blank area on the desktop.
Hover over Arrange Icons By
Left click Show Desktop Icons