Getting Started in Windows Vista

Learn how to use a Windows Vista computer

In order to get started using Windows Vista, you need to learn how to navigate your way around you computer so you can find and open files and programs. This guide will get you started by introducing you to key elements of the Windows Vista interface - the desktop, Start menu, taskbar, and Sidebar.

The desktop provides a background for everything else, and shortcuts on it allow you to open programs and files quickly. The Start menu is the main way to open programs, files, and folders, while the taskbar helps you switch between and see the status of programs. The Sidebar is a new feature that provides you quick access to information.

In addition to learning how to use the main components of the Vista interface, you'll also learn several ways to switch between windows. A final section on Windows Explorer teaches you how to find, organize, and open files.

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