Chapter 11: Setting Up Your Desktop
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Chapter Introduction When your desktop is set up in a way that is right for you, everything flows more smoothly. Files and programs are where you expect them to be. The screen is attractive and doesn't hurt your eyes. Your desktop's background and screen saver are different from everyone else's, giving your computer a familiar, homey feel. Of course, if you choose to use Windows XP's new Luna desktop theme, it may not feel quite so familiar at first.
This chapter describes how to configure your desktop to suit your own preferences, including choosing a desktop theme, background, screen saver, color scheme (using the Color dialog box), icons, other visual effects, and sound effects. Windows comes with the new Luna interface, but you can switch back to the classic Windows design if you prefer. It also describes how to set your screen resolution and how to use multiple displays at the same time, if you have the right hardware.