Using The All Programs Menu: What's Changed - Microsoft Windows Vista Manual

Tip
Windows Search Service is the next generation of the Indexing Service included in
earlier versions of Windows. By default, the service indexes the documents contained in the
%SystemDrive%\Users folders. The Indexing And Search Options utility in Control Panel can be
used to view indexing status and to configure indexing options. By default, index data is stored
in the %SystemRoot%\ProgramData\Microsoft\USearch folder.
Windows Vista can perform several other types of searches as well:
Local Folder Search
right corner of the Windows Explorer window. By default, typing search text in this text
box and pressing Enter performs localized searches of the currently open folder and
its subfolders. Unlike the Search box on the Start menu, you must click in this Search
text box prior to entering your search text. You can use the Search In list to specify
alternative search locations.
Internet Search
then select the Search The Internet option. Search The Internet uses the computer's
default search provider to search the Internet using the search text you've provided.
The default search provider is MSN Search. You can set the default search provider
using the Internet Options utility in Control Panel.

Using the All Programs Menu: What's Changed

As with earlier versions of Windows, when you want to work with programs installed on a
computer running Windows Vista, you'll use the All Programs menu. Like many aspects of
Windows Vista, the All Programs menu has changed as well. When you click the Start button
and then point to All Programs, you'll see a list of programs installed on the computer, fol-
lowed by a list of folders.
Depending on the system configuration, the programs you'll see include:
Contacts
Media Center
movies, TV, and music.
Program Defaults
Windows Calendar
You can publish your calendar to the Internet or to an organization's intranet, and you
can subscribe to other people's calendars as well.
Windows Collaboration
sharing ideas, presentations, and documents. Windows Collaboration uses the People Near
Me feature for sharing information. Windows Collaboration also requires that you enable
file synchronization and configure a Windows Firewall exception. You will be prompted to
automatically configure these options the first time you run Windows Collaboration.
When you open a folder, you'll find a Search text box in the upper-
Click the Options button to the right of the Search text box, and
Allows you to manage personal and professional contacts.
Allows you to manage home entertainment options for pictures, videos,
Allows you to choose default programs for certain activities.
Allows you to manage appointments and tasks by using a calendar.
Allows you to set up or join a Windows Collaboration session for
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