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Using the Start menu
Help and Support
For more information about the
Windows Start menu, click Start, then
click Help and Support. Type the
keyword Windows Start menu in the
Search box, then click the arrow.
You can start programs, open files, customize your system, get help, search for
files and folders, and more using the Start menu.
To use the Start menu:
1 Click the Start button on the lower left of the Windows desktop. The Start
menu opens showing you the first level of menu items.
2 Click All Programs to see all programs and files in the Start menu. When
you move the mouse pointer over any menu item that has an arrow next
to it, another menu, called a submenu, opens and reveals related files,
programs, or commands.
3 Click a file or program to open it.
The Recycle Bin is where files, folders, and programs that you
discarded are stored. You must empty the Recycle Bin to
permanently delete them from your notebook. For instructions on
how to use the Recycle Bin, see “Deleting files and folders” on
page 18.
The Windows Security Center icon may appear on the taskbar near
the clock. The icon changes appearance to notify you when the
security settings on your notebook are set below the
recommended value or when updates are available. Double-click
this icon to open the Windows Security Center. For more
information, see “Using Windows XP Security Center” on page 49.
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