Getting Start with Windows 7 Desktop

Microsoft Windows 7 is a special type of program or software - tools for getting things done with a computer - called an operating system, which is the master control of a computer. Windows 7 gives a computer essential functions that enable you to run other programs and work with documents, photos, and music.

Whether you already have a computer or you intend to buy a new computer with Windows 7 installed, this tutorial takes you into Windows 7 for the first time, from turning the computer on, looking around, to turning it off again.

Get familiar with common terms and concepts, such as the desktop, which you see soon after you start. Use the Start menu to start programs. Take advantage of the taskbar to see what's going on. You work with these parts of Windows 7 every time you use your computer.

In the process of exploring the major features of Windows 7 for the first time, come to grips with the mouse, your pet for prodding Windows 7 into action. The mouse and its buttons enable you to point and click your way to happiness. From time to time, I emphasize when the keyboard provides a good alternative to the using the mouse.