Microsoft Works Portfolio

On Wed, 12 May 2004 07:19:44 -0700, Wild Crone wrote:

> Help!!! How do I get rid of this annoying icon on my
> desktop. I have no idea how I got it. I don't use it. I
> have no idea what it is for and if I go near it it opens
> and is hard to close. I just want it gone. Would
> appreciate hearing from someone who can help.

There's probably a setting in the Works menus that controls the appearance
of the portfolio item. Open the main Works window and look around in the
Options and Preference menus. There may be some information in Works Help
file about turning it off/on too.

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Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows XP Shell/User

With Microsoft Works Suite 2004 (Works 7)

With the Works Portfolio open, click [X].
When asked if you want the Portfolio to start every time Windows starts,
click NO.
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Works 6: How to Prevent the Works Portfolio from Starting Automatically
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=273466

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Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes

In news:c08d01c4382c$2c643e20$a301280a@phx.gbl,
Wild Crone <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:

> Help!!! How do I get rid of this annoying icon on my
> desktop. I have no idea how I got it. I don't use it. I
> have no idea what it is for and if I go near it it opens
> and is hard to close. I just want it gone. Would
> appreciate hearing from someone who can help.