When you hide your desktop icons to enjoy the wallpaper you still have access (better access in my opinion) by clicking the 2 small right facing chevrons just to the left of your clock on the taskbar. Icons cluttering up the desktop require the user to iconise any open window for them to be used, using the chevrons you need close no window.

I called Hughes, I am paying for 200mb of downloads and uploads with no charges during 2am and 7am. My upload speed is supposed to be 700. I did a test and it averaged 450. I'm sorry, but something doesn't sound right here. Could it be that Hughes doesn't know what they are talking about regarding the plan you are paying for. See the link below. Do you maybe have the Power 200 plan? If so you are paying for 'up to' 2 Mbps Download and 'up to'300 Kbps Upload I wonder if that 700 you are 'supposed to be getting is actually for the upload between 2Am to 7 AM. He did a test and it shows that I have damage to the cables coming into my house. I will have to have them check on this later and pay their fee but we are experiencing an ice storm right now and I need to get through that. The ice storm itself would most probably slow your speed, as would a storm of any kind. There 'could' even be ice build up on the dish and other outside equipment slowing your speed. I wouldn't be lining up a $125 repairman anytime soon. I'd wait and see what you get on a clear day, and also what you get on a clear night. I also would not count on a $125 repair call even improving your speed. Taken from This thread discussing Hughes "What I did not expect was a reduction in download speeds to 10-20% of the advertised "up to" speeds during peak times." Here is a link that might be useful: Hughes plans and 'up to' speeds

2 things you can try: If you are logged on as the Administrator and you moved the icons to areas you want...then Right - Click on a blank area of your desktop and select "View"...and uncheck "Auto Arrange" and "Align to Grid". Or see link if the above does not help... Here is a link that might be useful: icon_restore

Hey guys!!! I finally found out how to do this with all your help, First I had to find out what the 'arrows' were called, caret. Started searching again and finally found this link. Thanks so much for adding your pics as this helped me figure this out!! WOW, you guys are great! plantbug Here is a link that might be useful: Custom Toolbar