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How to Clean Up Your Windows Desktop

How to Clean Up Your Windows Desktop

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In this article, we'll explain how to clean up your Windows desktop and keep it that way.

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It boils down to this (and you probably don’t want to hear this): Put your stuff away. Sure, it’s convenient to keep things on your desktop, but creating a series of folders in your My Documents folder and using them to keep yourself organized will keep your desktop clutter-free. That means Windows doesn’t have to spend time maintaining your desktop icons.

If you find it annoying to have to search through the file structure every time you need a file, you can create shortcuts on your desktop for the folders or files you use frequently.

Make a conscious effort to "park" fewer icons on your desktop. Other steps you can take include: