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I Just did a clean installation of my system software and I have lost the PCC desktop pattern. How do I get it back?

1) Insert the Power Computing CD that came with your computer. Open the folder on the CD called "CD Extras." In that folder open the folder titled "PCC Desktop Patterns." In this folder you will find an item called "PCC Logo." Double click this item. After it opens, select "Copy" from the Edit menu.

2) With the "PCC Desktop Patterns" folder window open on your screen, open the control panel called "Desktop Patterns." This will open a window in the upper left hand corner of your screen. Select "Paste" from the Edit menu. Now click the "Set Desktop Pattern" Button in the Desktop Patterns control panel. Your should now have the PCC desktop pattern on your screen.

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It is also possible to drag and drop picture clippings into the Desktop Patterns control panel window. All of the desktop patterns included on the Power CD are in the picture clippings format.

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A little known feature of the Desktop Patterns control panel is the ability to set the background pattern of Certain Apple Desk Accessories, such as the Calculator, the Jigsaw Puzzle, KeyCaps, Find File and Scrapbook. To do this, hold down the option key while in the Desktop Patterns control panel. This will change the button to "Set Utilities Pattern." Select the pattern you want to use, then with the option key held down click the "Set Utilities Pattern" button. Now when you open one of the previously mentioned Desk Accessories, it will have that background. Try it!

Machines Affected: All