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Windows 95 - Explorer - Drives - Folders - Files

Desktop is Just a Directory

SUMMARY: Windows 95 - this tip goes in the "just in case you didn't know" category.

This goes in the "just in case you didn't know" category...

The icons on your Windows 95 desktop are just icons that are in a special folder, just like any other icons in a folder. Look for the "\WINDOWS\DESKTOP" folder on your Windows (normally 'C') drive by using Explorer or the "RUN" command, to see for yourself. Desktop folder icons can be manipulated via Explorer just like any other.

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