Working on the Windows 7 Desktop

To create a desktop shortcut

1. Choose Start, point to All Programs and locate the program on the list of programs that you wish to

make a shortcut to the desktop.

2. Right-click on that program, and point to Send To and click on Desktop (create shortcut).

3. The shortcut appears on the desktop. Double-click the icon to open the application.

To arrange icons on the desktop

1. Right-click the desktop and choose View from the shortcut menu; be sure that Auto Arrange option isn't

selected.

2. To arrange desktop icons manually, just click any icon and drag it to another location.

3. Alternatively, you can right-click the Windows

7 desktop and from the shortcut menu,

choose Sort By and then click the criteria for

sorting your desktop shortcuts.

Note: To arrange icons on the Windows 7 desktop,

you need to place few icons on the desktop only

you will see the effects.

Start Menu

By default, the Start Menu is accessed by clicking

the Start button, located in the bottom left-hand

corner of the Windows Desktop screen.

Note: You can press the Windows key on the keyboard or the Ctrl+Esc keyboard shortcut to open the Start

Menu.

How to Launch the Start Menu Settings Window

In the Start Menu search box type 'start menu'. You will see one

result named 'Taskbar and Start Menu Properties'.

Click on it and the configuration window will open.

You can right-click on the Start Menu and select Properties.

The second tab of the 'Taskbar and Start Menu Properties' window contains the Start Menu settings. Click

on it to access its settings.

Change the Default Power Button Action

Make sure you are in the Start Menu tab of the 'Taskbar and Start Menu Properties' window. Here you can

customize what kind of action you want the Power button to perform: Shut down, Switch user, Sleep, Log

off, Lock or Restart.

Choose the default action you prefer and click on OK.