Multiple Desktops Possible?

[pwrichcreek]

My desktop is nearly filled with shortcut icons and I find myself frequently
needing to remove existing icons to make room for newer ones. The irony is
that, on a daily basis, I probably access no more than five or so of these
icons in any given day. It would be convenient to get the 95% of the icons
that I use, say, 2-3 times a year, out of the way without completely deleting
them from the desktop.

Is there a way to define multiple desktop configurations? If so, I could
define a NORMAL desktop for the 5-10 shortcuts that I use almost all the
time, and a second one for the rest. I hardly ever use the Quick Launch
stuff, so maybe I don't fully appreciate how that feature might be helpful.
Doesn't it change dynamically and pretty much on-its-own? Or, is there a way
for me to put shortcuts there and not have them disappear?

TIA,

Phil

 

[DL]

Are you storing data files on the Desktop? If so not a good idea
If they are Application shortcuts, that you rarely use, delete them, you can
still start the App from Programs
Frequently used shortcuts can be placed in the Quick launch

 

[pwrichcreek]

Thanks for your reply DL.

Are you storing data files on the Desktop? If so not a good idea

Typically, the only data files I put on the desktop are software
installation downloads, and they remain there only long enough to install the
product.

If they are Application shortcuts, that you rarely use, delete them, you can
still start the App from Programs

The shortcuts for applications that I rarely use are helpful to keep on the
desktop for that very reason: if I don't keep them on the desktop, I forget
that I have them! LOL. But your point is well taken, and I do frequently go
back and remove old, unused shortcuts and the associated applications that I
expect never to use again.

Frequently used shortcuts can be placed in the Quick launch

Doesn't Windows automatically keep updating the Quick Launch list with the
most recently used shortcuts? If that is the case, can I "lock" certain
shortcuts so that Windows does not automatically push them off the list? Do
you know of a link to a good explanation of how to use and maintain Quick
Launch?

Thanks,

Phil

 

[smlunatick]

Thanks for your reply DL.


Typically, the only data files I put on the desktop are software
installation downloads, and they remain there only long enough to install the
product.


The shortcuts for applications that I rarely use are helpful to keep on the
desktop for that very reason: if I don't keep them on the desktop, I forget
that I have them! LOL. But your point is well taken, and I do frequently go
back and remove old, unused shortcuts and the associated applications thatI
expect never to use again.


Doesn't Windows automatically keep updating the Quick Launch list with the
most recently used shortcuts? If that is the case, can I "lock" certain
shortcuts so that Windows does not automatically push them off the list? Do
you know of a link to a good explanation of how to use and maintain Quick
Launch?

Thanks,

Phil






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It is never "recommended" that you store any software installers on
you desktop. These should be in a separate folder so that:

1) You do not accidentally re-install a software again
2) Erase the software installer. Sometimes you may not be able to re-
locate an older version of a software and the newer version may not
have the same features that you are look for.

 

[Ron Hardin]

Create a new folder on the desktop and put the
unused stuff into it.

 

[DL]

I was refering to Quick launch task bar, not that seen when you press Start

 

[pwrichcreek]

Thanks for your reply smlunatick.

However, I think your misread my message. I said, " Typically, the only data
files I put on the desktop are software installation downloads, and they
remain there only long enough to install the product."...which, I think, is
consistent with your recommendation.

Phil

 

[pwrichcreek]

Thanks for your reply, Ron.

Create a new folder...

I like that idea. Thanks.

Phihl

 

[Twayne]

My desktop is nearly filled with shortcut icons and I find myself

frequently needing to remove existing icons to make room for newer
ones. The irony is that, on a daily basis, I probably access no more
than five or so of these icons in any given day. It would be
convenient to get the 95% of the icons that I use, say, 2-3 times a
year, out of the way without completely deleting them from the
desktop.

Is there a way to define multiple desktop configurations? If so, I
could define a NORMAL desktop for the 5-10 shortcuts that I use
almost all the time, and a second one for the rest. I hardly ever use
the Quick Launch stuff, so maybe I don't fully appreciate how that
feature might be helpful. Doesn't it change dynamically and pretty
much on-its-own? Or, is there a way for me to put shortcuts there and
not have them disappear?

TIA,

Phil

Yes, each "user" can have their own desktop. But then to get from one
desktop to another you'd have to log off as one user and log back on as
another.

Check your video card apps. Sometimes they have desktop controls and if
so they're much faster and easier to use than creating different user
accounts for each set of icons you wish to use. Most video cards these
days allow it, not always with older ones. They might also be hidden in
the Advanced section of some graphic card cpls.
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Regards,

Twayne

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[Val]

What about creating folders on the desktop, and moving related shortcuts
into a folder. Organized kind of like the start menu?