Start Menu Commands in Windows 7

written by: Mark Lodemann; article published: year 2009, month 09;


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Command Description
All Programs Opens a list of all the programs included on the Start menu
Search box Locates programs, and other Windows items, such as Internet favorites, history, files, contacts, e-mail messages, and appointments
User name Opens the personal folder, where you store files and information, such as Contacts, Desktop, Downloads, Favorites, Links, Document, Music, Pictures, Videos, Saved Games, and Searches
Documents Opens the Documents folder, where you store and manage files
Pictures Opens the Pictures folder, where you store and manage photos, images, and graphic files
Music Opens the Music folder, where you store and manage sound and audio files
Games Opens the Games folder, where you play Windows 7 games, such as Chess Titans, FreeCell, Hearts, Internet Backgammon, Internet Checker, Internet Spades, Mahjong Titans, Minesweeper, Purble Place, Solitaire, and Spider Solitaire
Computer Opens the Computer window, where you access information about disk drives and other hardware devices
Control Panel Provides options to customize the appearance and functionality of the computer
Devices and Printers (New!) Opens the Devices and Printers window, where you can display and manage currently installed devices, such as monitors, printers, and faxes, and add new devices
Default Programs Displays the Default Programs window, where you can choose default programs for web browsing, e-mail, playing music, and other activities
Help and Support Displays Windows Help topics, tutorials, troubleshooting, support options, and tools
Power button (Shutdown) New!) Exits Windows and turns off the computer; also customizable for other power/ shutdown options
Arrow (Shutdown menu) Provides options to switch to a different users, log off the computer, lock the computer, restart the computer, or set the computer to sleep or hibernate mode

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