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Desktop Cleanup Wizard

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The Desktop Cleanup Wizard scheduled task can be enabled or disabled in the "Desktop Items" configuration screen, which is available through the Desktop tab on the Display Properties dialog box.
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to a separate directory called "Unused Desktop Shortcuts". When run it shows a list of shortcuts, and the user can select which shortcuts to move to the "Unused Desktop Shortcuts" directory.
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that runs once a day. If the wizard has not been run for 60 days, the Wizard is displayed to the user. The Desktop Cleanup Wizard is also accessible from the desktop's
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Microsoft
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Microsoft Windows
Microsoft
Windows XP
operating system
desktop environment
shortcuts
scheduled task
context menu
Windows Vista
Control Panel
Features new to Windows XP
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"A Description of the Desktop Cleanup Wizard (MSKB293154)"
"Quick Tip: Eliminate XP's Desktop Cleanup Wizard"
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