How can i run a desktop cleanup? cant find it n Vista,got loads of icons on desktop but dont want to delete them
- On Xp i would just right click mouse, arrange icons by, and then run desktop cleanup.
But its not available on Vista, well not where i can find it.
Sorry, bit of a Vista noob, only installed it last night.
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Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but the Desktop Cleanup tool has been removed in Vista. There is still a disk cleanup tool, but not desktop.
Tim
Ok, looks like im going to have to delete them all or hide the desktop, thats if i can still do it. That kinda sucks, i hate having icons on my desktop. I just stick with quick launch or use a dock or somesort.
Cheers anyway
Are there specific icons you are trying to remove? Or is it just a bunch in general? You can still remove all of the "Windows" (Computer, etc) icons with Personalization in the Control Panel.
Tim
how do i remove the desktop icons using the personalize menu in vista?
- You could do what i've done - created a new folder called Unused Desktop Icons and moved unwanted icons to this folder!
Hey,
I was just trying to do this myself. If you don't want any items,
Right Click on desktop
View
Uncheck 'Show Desktop Items'
This clears is competely.
Hope that helps.
