Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your
configuration. See Windows
more specific information on each icon and how to use it.
Start button
You use the Start button to:
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Start programs
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Access Microsoft
update information
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Open documents
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Adjust system settings
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Find files
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Access Windows
❖
Run programs
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Suspend system activity and shut down the computer
Sample Windows XP Start menu
For answers to common questions, click Start, then click
Help and Support to open the Windows XP online Help.
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