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This How-To Article explains how you can get more information on the icons you have on your Desktop.

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1. Select an icon. (If you are using web-mode, mouse-over the icon until it is highlighted. If you are using regular Windows mode, single-click an icon.)

2. Press ALT+Enter.

3. Information (Properties) on the icon you selected will be shown.

4. Once you have finished reviewing information, click OK.

Tip: You can also right-click a shortcut and select "Properties" to receive the same information about the icon.

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