ICON's missing on new installations of XP.

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I am setting up a network with 70+ machines. In my test environment I notice that on installing Win XP Pro, I don't see any icons except the recycle bin on the desktop. What do I need to do to see it on the desktop automatically so I don't have to go to 70+ machines to change desktop. Pls. hel
Thanks in advance.
 
Dave;

[[When you first login to Windows XP, you get the Windows XP theme which
consists of the Bliss backdrop of rolling green hills, the new style start
menu and rounded windows and only one icon, the Recycle Bin. You can get the
other icons such as My Computer, Network Places, My Documents and Internet
Explorer via the Display properties. Right click the desktop, select
Properties, click Desktop and then Customize Desktop button. At the top you
can tick the Desktop Icons you require. Alternatively, open the Start Menu
and right click the icon you require and select Show on desktop or Send
to -> Desktop (create shortcut) from the pop up menu.]]
 
Dave;
Sorry. I just reread your post and I missed the automatically.

I don't have Pro so I don't know, maybe something in
gpedit.msc?
 
HOW TO: Distribute a Custom Desktop Theme to Users in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310514&Product=winxp

Support WebCast: Preparing Your Network for a Windows XP Professional Roll Out
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324884&Product=winxp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| I am setting up a network with 70+ machines. In my test environment I notice that on installing Win XP Pro,
I don't see any icons except the recycle bin on the desktop. What do I need to do to see it on the desktop
automatically so I don't have to go to 70+ machines to change desktop. Pls. help
| Thanks in advance.
 
Thanks for respondin

----- Wesley Vogel wrote: ----

Dave
Sorry. I just reread your post and I missed the automatically

I don't have Pro so I don't know, maybe something i
gpedit.msc
 
Thank You for your suggestions. I will try it out later

----- Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote: ----

HOW TO: Distribute a Custom Desktop Theme to Users in Windows X
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310514&Product=winx

Support WebCast: Preparing Your Network for a Windows XP Professional Roll Ou
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;324884&Product=winx

--
Carey Frisc
Microsoft MV
Windows XP - Shell/Use

Be Smart! Protect your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect

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| I am setting up a network with 70+ machines. In my test environment I notice that on installing Win XP Pro
I don't see any icons except the recycle bin on the desktop. What do I need to do to see it on the deskto
automatically so I don't have to go to 70+ machines to change desktop. Pls. hel
| Thanks in advance
 
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