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Other Welcome Center Features, Programs and Utilities

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Other Welcome Center Features, Programs and Utilities

Beyond those features already discussed there are other utilities that are useful. These include:

View Computer Details

This provides a snapshot of information about your version of Windows, System and Manufacturer, support numbers, computer name, domains and workgroup settings as well as the Windows Product ID number for your software.

Add New Users

The User Accounts program enables you to add, modify and delete user access to the computer, set up parental controls, and set up for the Windows CardSpace utility.

Windows Media Center

Windows Media Center is a great application and also available via the Start menu.

Backup and Restore

Windows Backup and Restore utility is a great tool for backup of your files and system. You can also open this program via the start menu.

Control Panel

The Control Panel is where you can change the majority of settings for your computer. This area is also available via the Start menu.

Windows Anytime Upgrade

This is Microsoft's shameless self-promotion to encourage you to upgrade to a more expensive version of your operating system.

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