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Switching Windows XP to the Classic Style

The factory default Windows XP interface can be switched to the "Classic" (Windows 98) interface by tweaking settings in three Control Panels: Display, Folder Options, and Taskbar and Start Menu.

Display Control Panel

From the Themes tab select the "Windows Classic" theme:

Windows XP Display Properties Control Panel

From the Desktop tab, click the button marked "Customize Desktop". Restore these icons: My Computer, My Network Places, Internet Explorer, Recycle Bin, and My Documents:

Windows XP Restored Desktop Icons!

From the Appearance tab, select "Windows Classic style" for the Windows and buttons:

Windows XP Display Properties Control Panel

Folder Options Control Panel

From the General tab under Tasks, select "Use Windows classic folders":

Windows XP Folder Options Control Panel

Taskbar and Start Menu Control Panel

From the Start Menu tab, select "Classic Start menu":

Windows XP Taskbar and Start Menu Control Panel

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