How do I display the calculator on my desktop?

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   Click Start at the bottom-left corner of the screen [Taskbar].
2. 2
   Search "Calc" in the Search Box at the bottom. Make sure not to search "Calculator" as the original file name is "Calc."
3. 3
   Open the program. The program will appear and all you have to do is click on it to use your calculator.

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   Open Local Disk [C:] or C Drive from My Computer.
2. 2
   Open the "Windows" folder.
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   Open the "System 32" folder.
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   Open the "Calc" file. Now you can use your calculator.
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   If you frequently use Calculator, then you can create a shortcut to it by right clicking on the file and choosing the option of "Create Shortcut". This will create a shortcut to your Desktop.

   • Once you do this, a dialog box will open confirming that Windows will create the shortcut file to your Desktop. Select "Yes" and you're all done.