Learn how to use Windows Vista with the instructions and help available here
About Windows has resources to help you learn how to use a Windows Vista computer. Here are some of the tutorials currently available:
Getting Started in Windows Vista - This tour of Windows Vista introduces you to the Vista desktop, taskbar, Start menu, and Sidebar. You'll learn how to use the Vista interface to open files and folders, start programs, and switch between open windows.
Using Windows Calendar - Learn how to use Windows Calendar to manage tasks and appointments.
Running programs in compatibility mode - If an older program won't run in Vista, try the compatibility mode.
Getting Started in Windows Media Player - Learn how to use Windows Media Player 11 to listen to music, organize digital media collections, rip songs from CDs, synchronize devices, burn music to CDs, and more.
Turn on automatic updating - Automatic updating ensures you have the latest security patches. Learn how to turn it on.
Open a file, folder, or program using a desktop icon
Move desktop icons around the Windows Vista desktop
Create a new desktop shortcut
Delete a desktop icon
Change your desktop background
Start a program
Open a commonly used folder
Open a recently used file
Open the Control Panel
Search for programs or files
Open Windows Help and Support
Turn off your computer
Show the Sidebar
Keep the Sidebar on top of other windows
Personalize a gadget
Add a gadget
Use Windows Flip
Use Windows Flip3D
Minimize open windows
View the desktop
Browse files and folders in Windows Explorer
Search for a file
Change how files and folders are displayed and sorted
Create a new folder
Open a file
Delete a file
Using the Send To menu
How can I share an Internet connection between computers?
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Getting Started in Windows Vista - This tour of Windows Vista introduces you to the Vista desktop, taskbar, Start menu, and Sidebar. You'll learn how to use the Vista interface to open files and folders, start programs, and switch between open windows.
Using Windows Calendar - Learn how to use Windows Calendar to manage tasks and appointments.
Running programs in compatibility mode - If an older program won't run in Vista, try the compatibility mode.
Getting Started in Windows Media Player - Learn how to use Windows Media Player 11 to listen to music, organize digital media collections, rip songs from CDs, synchronize devices, burn music to CDs, and more.
Turn on automatic updating - Automatic updating ensures you have the latest security patches. Learn how to turn it on.
Windows Vista Desktop
About the Windows Vista DesktopOpen a file, folder, or program using a desktop icon
Move desktop icons around the Windows Vista desktop
Create a new desktop shortcut
Delete a desktop icon
Change your desktop background
Windows Vista Start Menu
About the Windows Vista Start menuStart a program
Open a commonly used folder
Open a recently used file
Open the Control Panel
Search for programs or files
Open Windows Help and Support
Turn off your computer
Windows Sidebar and Gadgets
About Windows Sidebar and GadgetsShow the Sidebar
Keep the Sidebar on top of other windows
Personalize a gadget
Add a gadget
Switching between windows
Use the taskbar buttonsUse Windows Flip
Use Windows Flip3D
Minimize open windows
View the desktop
Using Windows Explorer
About Windows Explorer What are files and foldersBrowse files and folders in Windows Explorer
Search for a file
Change how files and folders are displayed and sorted
Create a new folder
Open a file
Delete a file
Other Tutorials
Open the right file the first timeUsing the Send To menu
How can I share an Internet connection between computers?
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