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Windows 7 Desktop

Windows 7 Desktop. Keeping your desktop clear will allow your computer to function at full speed; clutter slows it down. Start Menu. Applications/Programs. You can also enter the program name in the Search field. Applications/Programs.

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Windows 7 Desktop

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  1. Windows 7 Desktop Keeping your desktop clear will allow your computer to function at full speed; clutter slows it down

  2. Start Menu

  3. Applications/Programs You can also enter the program name in the Search field.

  4. Applications/Programs When you hover over an application on the taskbar, it expands so you can choose the window to open.

  5. TaskBar There are fewer items on the task bar, but you can customize this You can “pin” apps to your task bar

  6. Pin to Taskbar or Start Menu Right-click (two finger click) on any application and you will have the option to pin it to the task bar or start menu.

  7. Hide Windows to Show Desktop

  8. Displays Command + P = projector displays

  9. Displays F8 will not longer act as detect displays _______ Macs tend to detect displays automatically, but we suggest creating an easily accessible shortcut

  10. Introduction to Windows 7 What has stayed the same?

  11. Wireless Networks

  12. Connect to Wireless • On the taskbar choose the wireless network icon • Choose the network and connect automatically, then Connect NOTE: this procedure works only if your wireless adapter is enabled. If it is not enabled, you won't see any wireless networks being available. Photos courtesy of http://www.7tutorials.com/how-connect-wireless-networks

  13. Docs, Pics, and Movies Different names and look; same function

  14. Eject External Hardware & Media • Look for the USB/Green Checkmark icon at the bottom right of the taskbar • If the icon is not visible, click the up arrow - Hide in the taskbar at the bottom right  • Select "Safely Remove Hardware" and "Eject Media" > Select the device

  15. Force Quit from the Task Manager • CTRL + ALT + DELETE • Click “Start Task Manager” • Find the unresponsive application and select "End Task" to Force Quit the program • Close the window

  16. Control Panel • Click on Start Menu > Control Panel • Choose from one of 8 main menus

  17. Shut-down & Restart • To Shut down (save work first) • Press the power button or… • Start Menu -> Shut down • To Restart • Start Menu -> Restart • To Sleep • Start Menu -> Sleep…

  18. Questions…Who do you call? OIT Representatives

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