Quick Notes for windows 7
Find which edition of Windows 7 you are using
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| windows 7 |
To find out which edition of Windows 7
is running on your computer:
1. click on the Start button
2. Right-click on the Computer
3. Click on the Properties.
The edition of Windows 7
you are running is displayed under Windows edition near the top of the window.
Hiding desktop icons
If you want to temporarily hide all of
your desktop icons without actually removing them
right-click> an empty part of the
desktop,> click View> and then click >Show desktop items to clear the check mark> from that
option.
How to add a shortcut to the desktop?
- Right-click the item.
- Click Send to.
- Click Desktop (create shortcut).
- The shortcut icon appears on your desktop.
How To add or remove common desktop icons?
Common desktop icons include
Computer, your personal folder, the Recycle Bin, and Control Panel.
- Right-click an empty area of the desktop.
- Click Personalize.
- In the left pane, click Change desktop icons.
- Under Desktop icons, select the check box for each icon that you want to add to the desktop, or clear the check box for each icon that you want to remove from the desktop, and then click OK.
Ho to move a file from a folder to the desktop?
- Open the folder that contains the file.
- Drag the file to the desktop.
1.Right-click the icon
2.Click Delete.
If the icon is a shortcut, only the
shortcut is removed; the original item is not deleted.
How to Hiding desktop icons?
If you want to temporarily hide all
of your desktop icons without actually removing them
1.Right-click an empty part of the
desktop,
2. Click View
3.Click Show desktop items to clear
the check markfrom that option.
The Recycle Bin
When you delete a file or folder, it
doesn't actually get deleted right away—it goes to the Recycle Bin. That's a
good thing, because if you ever change your mind and decide you need a deleted
file, you can get it back
How to recover files from the Recycle Bin
- Click to open Recycle Bin
- To restore a file, click it, and then, on the toolbar, click Restore this item.
- To restore all of the files, make sure that no files are selected, and then, on the toolbar, click Restore all items.
The
files will be restored to their original locations on your computer.
What is Desktop gadgets?
Gadgets is a mini- programs which
offer information at a glance glance and provide easy access to frequently used
tools. For example, you can use gadgets to display a picture slide show, view
continuously updated headlines, or look up contacts.
How to add a gadget on desktop?
- Right-click on the blank area of desktop and click Gadgets.
- Double-click a gadget to add it.
How to remove a gadget
1. Right-click on the gadget.
2. Click Close Gadget.
How to create a new folder?
- Right-click a blank area on the desktop or in the folder window. A menu appears.
- Click on New.
- Click on Folder.
- The new folder appears
- Type a name for the new folder, and then press Enter.
The new folder will appear in the
location you specified.
How to Delete a file or folder
1. Right-click the file or folder
that you want to delete.
2. Click Delete
How to find a file or
folder?
1. Click the Start button
2. Type a word or part of a word in
the search box.
As you type, items that match your
text will appear on the Start menu.
How to copying a file or
folder?
1. Click the file or folder you want
to copy.
2. Press Ctrl+ C Key
3. select the location where you
want to copy the file or folder
4. Press Ctrl+ V Key
The file or folder will be copy in
the selected location in your computer.
How to add a gadget on desktop?
- Right-click on the blank area of desktop and click Gadgets.
- Double-click a gadget to add it.
How to remove a gadget
1. Right-click on the gadget.
2. Click Close Gadget.
How to create a new folder?
- Right-click a blank area on the desktop or in the folder window. A menu appears.
- Click on New.
- Click on Folder.
- The new folder appears
- Type a name for the new folder, and then press Enter.
The new folder will appear in the
location you specified.
How to Delete a file or folder
1. Right-click the file or folder
that you want to delete.
2. Click Delete
How to find a file or
folder?
1. Click the Start button
2. Type a word or part of a word in
the search box.
As you type, items that match your
text will appear on the Start menu.
How to copying a file or
folder?
1. Click the file or folder you want
to copy.
2. Press Ctrl+ C Key
3. select the location where you
want to copy the file or folder
4. Press Ctrl+ V Key
The file or folder will be copy in
the selected location in your computer.
