Thread: Windows XP Tips

What is a desktop?

When you start your computer, the first thing you see is the desktop. The desktop is your job area.

Can you give details the Windows XP desktop?

Yes.



How do I shut up down my computer?

To shut down your computer:



1. Click the begin button. The Start menu will come into view.

2. Click Turn off Computer. The Turn off Computer dialog box will appear.

3. Click the Turn Off icon. Your computer will shut down.

What is window surveyor?

A Windows surveyor is a place where you can view the drives on your computer and operate the folders and files. By Using Windows surveyor, you can cut, copy, paste, rename, and delete folders and files.

How do I Open Windows Explorer?

To open Windows Explorer:

1. You should click the Start button, placed in the lower left corner of your screen.
2. Show up the programs.
3. Highlight the Accessories.
4. Click to the Windows Explorer.
Then again, you can open Windows Explorer by holding down the Windows key
How do I adjoin an item placed in Windows Explorer to the Start menu or to a Program menu?
To adjoin an item located in Windows Explorer to the create menu or to a Program menu:
1. Click the Start button. The Start menu will come into view.
2. Highlight the Settings. A submenu will come into view.
3. Click Taskbar and Start the Menu. A dialog box will appear.
4. Click on the Start Menu tab.
5. Click the Customize key.
6. Click the adjoin.
7. Form the path to the item if you want to add, or use Browse to plot a route to the item.
8. Click Next.
9. Double-click to an an appropriate folder for the item.
10. Click and then come to an end.
11. Click OK.
12. Click OK yet again. Then the item will appear on the menu.



How do I remove an item from the Start menu or from a Program menu?

To remove an item from the Start menu or from a Program menu:
1. Click the Start button. The Start menu will appear.
2. Highlight Settings. A submenu will appear.
3. Click Taskbar and Start Menu. A dialog box will appear.
4. Click the Start Menu tab.
5. Click Customize.
6. Click the Remove button.
7. Find and click the item you want to remove.
8. Click the Remove button. You will be prompted.
9. Click Yes.
10. Click Close.
11. Click OK.
12. Click OK again.
How do I copy an item that is located on the Start menu or on a Program menu?
To copy a summit located on the Start menu or on a Program menu:
1. Highlight the article.
2. Right-click. Then Context menu will appear.
3. Click Copy.