Understanding the Start Menu
The Start menu includes everything required to start Windows. From the Start menu it is possible to
run a program, open a file, assign system users with the Control Panel, receive support by selecting
Help and Support, and search for items on the computer or on the Internet by selecting Search.
Frequently used
programs
All Programs
Start Button
My Computer
Control Panel
Help and
Support
Search
Run
Displays the contents of the hard disk, the CD-ROM drive, the network
drive(s), and floppy disks. It can also be used to search and open files and
folders.
Enables users to configure settings on the computer.
Provides on-line help, information on Windows and troubleshooting.
Enables users to search for information in files or the Internet.
Runs programs or documents.
My Computer
Control Panel
Help and Support
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