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Plus! 98: Desktop Icons Missing When Installation Is Finished

Article ID: 187366

Article Last Modified on 1/23/2007


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SYMPTOMS

When you complete the installation of Plus 98!, your desktop icons may no longer be visible on the desktop.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if both of the following conditions exist:

  • Active Desktop is enabled on the computer.
  • The "Hide icons when the desktop is viewed as a Web page" check box is selected in the Display tool in Control Panel.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Display.
  3. Click the Effects tab.
  4. Click the "Hide icons when the desktop is viewed as a Web page" check box to clear it, and then click OK.
  5. Close Control Panel.

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