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The Start menu is the command center of your computer. Whether you want to start a program,
find a file, change settings, or even shut down your system, the Start menu is where it all begins.
For more information about Windows, see “Windows Basics” under Help and Support.
getting things started
Click here
to put your
computer in
Sleep mode
Click here to
access the
Internet, e-mail,
and your most
frequently used
programs
Type here to find
a file or folder
Click here to open files
and folders, access
networking, and
change settings
Click here
to lock your
computer
Click here
to shut
down your
computer
Click here to see
all your programs