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Quickly Connect To Network Shortcuts In Windows XP.

In a previous tip, I showed you how to return your favorite icons to your desktop in case you aren't fond of XP's streamlined desktop. If you've done so and you're connected to a network, chances are that you have shortcuts to various network resources on your desktop as well. You can minimize desktop clutter and keep your network shortcuts more organized if you place them in My Network Places. Keep in mind that you can't copy the existing network shortcuts from your desktop to My Network Places you must create new network shortcuts.    

To accomplish this, connect to a network resource and then right-click on a folder, file, computer, or printer icon and drag it to the My Network Places icon on your desktop. When you drop the icon, Windows XP displays a shortcut menu. Select Create Shortcuts Here. Now, when you need to quickly connect to network resources, you can easily find them in My Network Places.

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