SENIOR MICRO COMPUTER.: WORKING IN MICROSOFT WINDOW ENVIRONMENT

START BUTTON

The Start menu is a user interface element used in Microsoft Windows since Windows 95 and in some other operating systems

Where is the Start button and what does it do?

By default, the Windows Start button is found at the bottom left part of the desktop screen. However, the Start button can be placed at the top left or top right part of the screen by moving the Windows Taskbar. Clicking the Start button opens the Start Menu(except in Windows 8) that gives you access all the programs installed on the computer and other Windows features. Below is a visual example of the Start button and its location on Windows 7......

SEARCH PROGRAM AND FILE:

Desktop search tools search within a user's own computer files as opposed to searching the Internet. These tools are designed to find information on the user's PC, including web browser history, e-mail archives, text documents, sound files, images, and video.

One of the main advantages of desktop search programs is that search results are displayed quickly due to the use of proper indexes.

A variety of desktop search programs is now available; see this list for examples. Most desktop search programs are standalone applications, whereas a few also provide search capabilities in an integrated writing environment

CONTROL PANEL:

The Microsoft Windows Control Panel is a management tool for the Windows operating system (OS) that allows end users to change settings and manage tasks within the OS.

Among other things, end users can use the Control Panel to troubleshoot problems, backup the computer, view the computer's network status, choose sharing options, view devices and printers, add devices, add or remove programs, connect to a projector, manage the user account, adjust screen resolution, change the desktop theme, change the display background or language and specify input methods.

In older Windows System operating systems, the Control Panel can be accessed by selecting Control Panel from the Start menu. In Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, Microsoft says the Control Panel can be accessed by swiping in from the right side of the screen, tapping Search and entering Control Panel in the search box.

MY COMPUTER:
My Computer is a section of Microsoft Windows first found inWindows 95 and included with all later versions that allows you to explore and manage the contents of your computer drives. The picture to the right shows examples of the My Computer icon in Microsoft Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7, as well as the "This PC" icon in Windows 8 and in Windows 10. Although the name has changed, "This PC" still has the same functionality as "My Computer".