# Frequently Asked Questions

1. I cannot get the files to compile!

   Check to make sure the environment variables for the Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 compiler is available. The variables are set from a batch file vcvars32.bat provided with the Microsoft installation.

2. How do I customize a desktop icon for STM?
   1. First, create a desktop icon for Express. This can be done in two ways:
      1. Locate the Express.exe (usually in C:\Express\bin\pc) file and drag the file to desktop.
      2. Or use the pop-up menu for the application (right mouse click) and select Create Shortcut.
   2. Then using the icon pop-up menu (select the Rename option), rename the icon to STM.
   3. Then, using the icon pop-up menu, select the Properties option.
   4. Then, selet the Shortcut tab on the properties menu, and set the Start in: field to be the XPstm directory path.