Getting Started Guide

Changing the Start Menu
In addition to switching the Start menu to Classic view, Windows Vista provides other options for personalizing the Start
menu.
1. Click the Start button and click Control Panel.
2. Click Appearance and Personalization.
3. Explore the options under Taskbar and Start menu. These options enable you to change the picture that is used
for the Start menu, switch to the Classic Start menu, and make other customizations.
4. Follow the directions displayed on the screen to customize the Start menu.
Creating and Arranging Shortcuts
A shortcut is an icon on the desktop that provides quick access to programs, files, folders, and drives you might frequently
use. Double-clicking the shortcut opens the item (such as a file or application) directly from the desktop.
NOTE: If you cannot see your desktop, minimize any open windows to make your desktop visible.
To create a shortcut
To create a shortcut on the desktop, left-click and drag the item for which you are creating the shortcut to the desktop.
You can double-click the shortcut icon that appears on your desktop to open the item.
To delete a shortcut
1. Right-click the shortcut on the desktop.
2. Click Delete.
3. Click Yes.
The shortcut is deleted, but the item (such as a file or application) for which you created the shortcut remains unchanged.
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