Identifying installed software and hardware
▲ To see a list of the software that is preinstalled on the computer, select
Start > All Programs.
NOTE:
For details about using software included with the computer, refer to the
software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the
software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site.
To see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps:
1. Select Start > Computer > System properties.
2. In the left pane, click Device Manager.
You can also use Device Manager to add hardware or modify device
configurations.
NOTE:
the security of the computer. You may be prompted for your permission or
password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing
Windows settings. Refer to Windows Help for more information.
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Chapter 3 Finding information
Double-click the name of a program if you want to open it.
Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve