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Windows XP: The Complete Reference
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Chapter 11: Setting Up Your Desktop

Chapter Introduction
What Are Display Properties?
Choosing a Desktop Theme
Changing Themes
Creating and Saving Your Own Desktop Theme
Changing the Background
Selecting an Image or Pattern from the Background List
Making Your Own Background Images
Selecting a Background Color
Using a Web Page as a Background
Adding Web Content to Your Desktop
Working with Web Content on Your Desktop
Updating Your Desktop Web Pages
Setting Up a Screen Saver
Selecting a Screen Saver
Configuring Your Screen Saver
Choosing a New Color Scheme
Finding the Perfect Color
Changing Windows, Buttons, and Fonts
Choosing Classic Style Windows and Buttons [classwin]]
Changing the Appearance of Individual Items
Changing Fonts
Changing the Size of Fonts
Smoothing the Edges of Fonts
Changing Icons
Changing Icon Size
Arranging Icons on the Desktop
Arranging Icons Automatically
Adjusting Icon Spacing
Choosing New Desktop Icons
Deleting and Recovering Desktop Icons
Using the Desktop Cleanup Wizard
Changing the Desktop's Visual Effects
Changing the Desktop's Sound Effects
Changing Display Settings
Changing the Screen Resolution
Changing the Color Quality
Changing Color Profiles
Changing Magnification
Getting Along with Your Monitor(s)
Using Multiple Displays
Adjusting Other Monitor Settings

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