Click START|RUN and type "calc" (no quotes)
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If it comes up, it's installed. CALC.EXE is the executable. Locate it
with XP's SEARCH tool, and create a shortcut, where you want it.
If the calculator does not appear...
Control Panel|ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS|WINDOWS COMPONENTS|ACCESSORIES
Click the DETAILS button, put a checkmark in the CALC box, and click on
CREATE|REMOVE.