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Starting a program using the Search programs and files field
This example uses the Start menu's Search programs and files field
to start WordPad:
1
Click Start to display the Start menu.
The Search programs and files field appears at the bottom of
the Start menu.
Search programs
and files field
(Sample Image) Search programs and files field in Start menu
2
Start typing the program's name (
programs and files field.
As you type, all matching files and programs are displayed in a
separate window.
3
In the search results window, click WordPad under Programs.
Starting a program from the Start menu
When you install a program, the operating system usually puts an
icon in the All Programs menu. To start a program that has an icon
in the All Programs menu, follow these steps, which use the
Windows
1
Click the Start button, and then All Programs.
The Windows
menu, which lists programs and program groups. If your
program is listed, go to step 3, otherwise, continue with step 2.
NOTE
2
Click the program group, in this example, Accessories.
The Accessories menu is displayed.
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WordPad program as an example:
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operating system displays the All Programs
If you pause with your mouse on All Programs, it will open it up. You
may need to scroll up or down to see the complete list.
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