Will too many icons presented on the destop occupy memory resource?

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john

Or they just occupy some memory resource while the OS starts up?

Thank you.
 
John

Everything that your computer does takes up resources, but re. icons on the
desktop, XP handles the resources very differently from Win 9x/ME.. back
then, it could and did affect resources quite badly..

However, it is not a bad idea to 'organise' your start menu such that the
desktop is not cluttered..
 
Mike, I happened to read your reply. I too thought that icons on the Desktop
take up ram, so I organized them in the "window" that pops up when you press
START.
Question: by dragging items to Start, are Shortcuts created here or copies
of the programs? I ask this because when I right click an item there, the
familiar shortcut arrow does not always show. Am I creating a Second copy of
an exe files?
Your input is much appreciated. Thanks
 
Twanny

Unless you install programs to the desktop, program icons are just
shortcuts, and any icons moved or copied to the START area remain
shortcuts..

The desktop, unlike applications, can't be minimized.. it is ALWAYS there,
and has to have resources allocated to ALWAYS keep it there.. the fact that
an application running full screen hides it does not take away from the fact
that resources are ALWAYS required.. and the more elements make up the
desktop view, the more resources are needlessly used up..

The same applies to the ubiquitous MS Office toolbar.. convenient maybe, but
why run an EXTRA function when there is already a facility to access the
various programs.. users constantly complain that their systems are slow,
yet insist on running elements that just make things worse.. :-) ..

It is easy enough to configure the Start menu to work better.. a user is not
obliged to accept the default layout.. I feel the same way about the XP
desktop theme.. running XP in classic mode really can make a computer run
faster.. all of the XP theme effects weigh heavily.. you should try it.. for
anyone who considers a computer to be productive and not decorative, it is a
must..


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Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user
 
Thanks Mike: your comments make sense, moreso as my system is a Pentium3.
Rgds
 
Thank you, Mike.
I have another question.
Will the quitstart toolbar takes up the resources too?

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Twanny

Unless you install programs to the desktop, program icons are just
shortcuts, and any icons moved or copied to the START area remain
shortcuts..

The desktop, unlike applications, can't be minimized.. it is ALWAYS there,
and has to have resources allocated to ALWAYS keep it there.. the fact that
an application running full screen hides it does not take away from the fact
that resources are ALWAYS required.. and the more elements make up the
desktop view, the more resources are needlessly used up..

The same applies to the ubiquitous MS Office toolbar.. convenient maybe, but
why run an EXTRA function when there is already a facility to access the
various programs.. users constantly complain that their systems are slow,
yet insist on running elements that just make things worse.. :-) ..

It is easy enough to configure the Start menu to work better.. a user is not
obliged to accept the default layout.. I feel the same way about the XP
desktop theme.. running XP in classic mode really can make a computer run
faster.. all of the XP theme effects weigh heavily.. you should try it.. for
anyone who considers a computer to be productive and not decorative, it is a
must..


--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user
 
Is there any good software that can reorganise the program lists in the
start menu?
Thank you.

"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" <[email protected]> дÈëÏûÏ¢ÐÂÎÅ:[email protected]...
John

Everything that your computer does takes up resources, but re. icons on the
desktop, XP handles the resources very differently from Win 9x/ME.. back
then, it could and did affect resources quite badly..

However, it is not a bad idea to 'organise' your start menu such that the
desktop is not cluttered..
 
John

The Quick Lauch bar is part of the main core of XP, and will not use
resources in the same way as stuff that you add yourself..

Re. the START menu.. the folder is under Documents and Settings.. you can
get to it by opening My Computer.. then open drive C and double click D &
S.. you will see two folders.. one is 'all users' and the other should be
your login name.. open each in turn.. click on Start Menu.. now create
whatever folders you wish.. eg.. Office, Graphics, Multimedia, Games..
whatever you feel will group your programs better.. then move program
shortcuts into each folder as required.. it is a good idea to have two
windows open and split the screen vertically.. this will enable you to see
what you are doing more easily.. then just use the back and forward arrows
to flip through the groups..

It takes a little time at first, but if you get into the routine of doing
this each time you install anything, you will find access to programs
easier..

Each one of my group folders has a subfolder called 'info'.. I drop program
'folders' into this, but keep the main program shortcut within the group
folder.. this prevents individual groups getting to long.. try it on a small
scale first.. you will soon find a way that suits you best..

Good luck

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user
 
John, the QuickStart toolbar does not take up significant resources. You may
put as many icons in it as you want.
 
Thank you very much. Mike.
Can I delete the file folder that I never use? (such as "game"/" MSN
explorer which are default folders in the menu)

"Mike Hall (MS-MVP)" <[email protected]> дÈëÏûÏ¢ÐÂÎÅ:[email protected]...
John

The Quick Lauch bar is part of the main core of XP, and will not use
resources in the same way as stuff that you add yourself..

Re. the START menu.. the folder is under Documents and Settings.. you can
get to it by opening My Computer.. then open drive C and double click D &
S.. you will see two folders.. one is 'all users' and the other should be
your login name.. open each in turn.. click on Start Menu.. now create
whatever folders you wish.. eg.. Office, Graphics, Multimedia, Games..
whatever you feel will group your programs better.. then move program
shortcuts into each folder as required.. it is a good idea to have two
windows open and split the screen vertically.. this will enable you to see
what you are doing more easily.. then just use the back and forward arrows
to flip through the groups..

It takes a little time at first, but if you get into the routine of doing
this each time you install anything, you will find access to programs
easier..

Each one of my group folders has a subfolder called 'info'.. I drop program
'folders' into this, but keep the main program shortcut within the group
folder.. this prevents individual groups getting to long.. try it on a small
scale first.. you will soon find a way that suits you best..

Good luck

--
Mike Hall
MVP - Windows Shell/user
 
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