Introduction to

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Introduction to
Windows VISTA
You will see something similar to this we are
still working on the final configuration.
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Standard VISTA Desktop appearance
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Gadgets
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Gadget options
Add Gadgets Calendar, Clock, Contacts, CPU
meter, Currency, Feed headlines, notes, picture
puzzle, slide show, stock and weather. Double
click on the icon that you want to add.
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Continue Gadget options
You can modify the appearance per your preference
by clicking on each icon that you want to modify.
If I want to move the clock, for example, click
on Detach from Sidebar.
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Start, Program Files, Search, log off, shut down
The appearance for start up menu looks different.
Its transparent allowing you to see thru the
background of desktop. You see the button for
shut down, lock, and arrow.
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Start Menu changes
Click the arrow pop up menu First button is to
turn off the screen keep your session in the
memory Lock paddle lock your desktop
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Search for files or applications
I key Ex then all potential applications or
files that I wanted appear on the left column
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Continue with file explorer Searching
Searching function is awesome. Use the letter
and it will appear in the drop down list.
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Switch between windows
Switch between windows use tab to change the
window screen.
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View the window screens
View window screen on the bottom
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Continue with view window screens
Use ALT TAB to view all window screens
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File Explore To delete the folder
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Popup Warning message
Can turn it off User Account Control.
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Why is it not completely over?

• Need to research security issues.
• Need to research applications compatibilities.