This section introduces the Windows desktop.
1. Account  |
Change account settings, lock the computer, or sign out of the current account. |
2. Documents  |
Open the Documents folder, a default folder to save your received files. |
3. Pictures  |
Open the Pictures folder, a default folder to save your received pictures. |
4. Settings  |
Open Settings. |
5. Power  |
Shut down, restart, or put the computer into sleep mode. |
6. Start button  |
Open the Start menu. |
7. Windows Search  |
Enter what you are looking for in the search box and get search results from your computer and the Web. |
8. Task View  |
Display all opened apps and switch between them. |
| 9. Windows notification area | Display notifications and status of some features. |
10. Battery status icon   |
Display power status and change battery or power settings. |
| 11. Network icon | Connect to an available wireless network and display the network status. |
12. Action center  |
Display the latest notifications from apps and provide quick access to some features. |
Open the Start menu
- Click the Start button.
- Press the Windows logo key on the keyboard.
Open Control Panel
- Open the Start menu and select .
- Use Windows Search.
Open an app
- Open the Start menu and select the app you want to open.
- Use Windows Search.