Windows 7- Introduction and Features

Working with Windows 7 - This presentation will make you well versed with
It's Introduction, Features of Windows 7, How to start Windows, The start button, My Computer, Files and folders- how to open create, delete, Creating a file, folder, modifying it, Context menu
Shortcut and many more.... Lets get started

1. Computer
Working with Windows 7
Rajashri Bhairamadgi

2. Will learn in the chapter
 Introduction
 Features of Windows 7
 Starting Windows
 The start button
 Computer
 Files and folders
 Creating a file, folder, modifying it
 Context menu
 Shortcut

3. Introduction
 Computer is a machine which cannot think on its own
and requires instructions from us.
 The most important program of a computer is the
Operating System . It is a medium through which we
can interact with the hardware, using software. It
controls all the activities of a computer.
 There are various types of operating systems such as
Windows, Linux, Unix etc.
 Windows is a graphical user interface (GUI -
pronounced as 'gooey') between a computer and its
user.

4. Windows
U!>SON 3
Computer is a machine which cannot think on its own and requires
instructions from us. The most important program of a computer is the
Operating System. It is a medium through which we can interact with the
hardware, using software. It controls all the activities of a computer. There
are various types of operating systems such as Windows, Linux, Unix etc.
Windows is a graphical user interface (GUI -pronounced as 'gooey')
between a computer and its user.
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The first version of Windows operating system was Windows 95. Since
then, many versions of Windows have been released. The most popular
versions of Windows are: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows ME,
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10.
Windows 7 operating system has become very popular because of the
following features:
WINDOWS IS ATTRACTIVE AND EASYTO USE:
Windows 7 has a very attractive look with colourful themes and slide
shows. It is very easy to use Windows 7. The use of graphics make it quite
interactive. It works the way we want and makes new things possible.
SEARCHING MADE EASIER
Using Windows 7, we can quickly search for more things in more places in
our computer.
WINDOWS 7 TASKBAR
The taskbar of Windows 7 is more flexible and application oriented. We
can pin our favourite programs on the taskbar for easy access.
The new Aero Peek feature allows us to turn the open windows
transparent and make the Desktop of the computer visible. To do so, just
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5. Bill Gates
 The founder of Microsoft.
 He developed Windows for general purpose
computer system.

6. Features of Windows 7
 The first version of Windows operating system was
Windows 95. Since then , many versions of Windows
have been released .
 The most popular versions of Windows are: Windows
98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows XP,
Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows
10.
  Windows 7 operating system has become very popular
because of the following features.

7. Features of Windows 7
1. WINDOWS IS ATTRACTIVE AND EASY TO USE :
Windows 7 has very attractive look.
2. SEARCHING MADE EASIER : Using Windows 7, we
can quickly search for more things in more places in our
computer
3. WINDOWS 7 TASKBAR : The taskbar of Windows 7
is more flexible and application oriented . We can pin our
favourite programs on the taskbar for easy access .

8. Features of Windows 7
4. WINDOWS SUPPORTS MULTITASKING:
Windows 7 can perform more than one task at a time. For
example, we can type letters in MS Word while enjoying
music using Windows Media player
5. JUMP LISTS:
This is a new feature which takes us straight to the
documents , pictures , song~ or web sites You recently vi
sited . To open a Jump List , right-click on a program
button on the Windows 7 taskbar For example . the Jump
List for Internet Explorer shows the recently opened web
sites

9. Starting Windows
 When we switch on a computer, Windows starts
automatically and displays a welcome message. It is
followed by the first screen of Windows, known as the
Desktop. It contains some graphics or symbol s known
as Icons.

10. Starting Windows

11. The Start Button
 This is probably the most used button on the Windows
Desktop.
 When we click on the Start button, a menu displaying
the major options appears.
 These options provide access to the main programs on
a computer.

12. The Start Button

13. Computer
 Using the Computer folder, we can access all the
folders and files stored in a computer. It is useful for
finding, organizing, moving and copying files in a
computer. When you double-click on the Computer
folder , you will get the screen

14. FILES AND FOLDERS
 Files:
 It is a collection of related information stored together
on some storage device such as hard disk, CD, DVD
or Pen drive.
 As we keep important papers in a file, similarly, any
information in a computer is saved in the form of a
file.
 Each file is given a file name which helps us to find the
desired file.

15. FILES AND FOLDERS
 Folders:
 As we keep all our files in a file cabinet, similarly, a
folder in a computer is like a cabinet where we keep
relevant files.
 A folder can hold other folders as well. A folder within
a folder is called a sub-folder.

16. CREATING A FILE
 The most common way to create a file is by using any
application software.
 Open MSWord, it starts with a blank page.
 Start typing text on the blank page.
 After completing your work, save your file using Office
Button > Save option and type a fi1e name in the Save
As dialog box.
 This creates a new file

17. Creating a file
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OPENING A FILE/FOLDER
To open a file or folder, simply move the pointer to the required file/folder and double-click on it. The file/ folder will open and you can view its contents.
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• To rename any file/folder, first select it.
• Right-click on the selected file/folder and select
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type the new name that you wish to give to the
file/folder.
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18. Creating a folder
 Right-click once in the blank area of the desktop
 A pop-up menu appears.
 Select the New option. A list of sub-options appears
 Click on the Folder option. A new folder will be
created and displayed on the desktop
 Type a name for the folder at the cursor position and
press the Enter key.
 A new folder is created.

19. Creating a folder
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OPENING A FILE/FOLDER
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20. Opening a File or Folder
 To open a file or folder, simply move the
pointer to the required file/folder and double-
click on it.
 The file/ folder will open and you can view its
contents.

21. Renaming a file
 Rename means to change the existing name of a file or
folder
 To rename any file/folder, first select it
 Right-click on the selected file/folder and select
 Rename option from the Shortcut menu. Now type the
new name that you wish to give to the file/folder.

22. Renaming a file or folder
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23. USING CONTEXT MENU
 When you right-click on any icon, a pop-up menu
appears which is called Context menu.
 Using this pop· up menu, you can save your time to
access commands.
 Right-clicking on different areas and objects will display
different sets of commands.
 The Context menu is also called the Shortcut menu

24. Right clicking on desktop
 When you right-click on the blank area of the desktop
you will see a menu with different options and
Personalize option at the bottom.
 Using the Personalize option, you can change the
background, settings of the desktop, screen saver,
appearance of icons, menus, message box, font, color
etc. and can also give various visual effects to them

25. Right clicking on blank area
RIGHT-CLICKING ON THE BLANK AREA OF THE DESKTOP
When you righ_t-cli~k on the blank area of the desktop you will
see a menu with different options and Personalize option at
the bottom. Using the Personalize option, you can change
the background, settings of the desktop, screen saver,
appearance of icons, menus, message box, font, color etc.
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RIGHT-CLICKING ON THE OBJECT
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an entirely different menu. The Properties option will be found
there at the bottom of the list.
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1111 WHAT IS A SHORTCUT?
A shortcut~ is an icon that provides an easy and quick way to open any application or software
that we use frequently. The lower left corner of the shortcut icon has a small jump arrow. Double-
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desktop with a jump arrow in the lower left corner.
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26. Right clicking on the objects
 When you right-click on any icon on the desktop, you
will find an entirely different menu.
 The Properties option will be found there at the
bottom of the list.

27. WHAT IS A SHORTCUT?
 A shortcut is an icon that provides an easy and quick
way to open any application or software that we use
frequently.
 The lower left corner of the shortcut icon has a small
jump arrow.
 Double- clicking on the shortcut icon will open the file
or program it represents

28. What is a shortcut?
RIGHT-CLICKING ON THE BLANK AREA OF THE DESKTOP
When you righ_t-cli~k on the blank area of the desktop you will
see a menu with different options and Personalize option at
the bottom. Using the Personalize option, you can change
the background, settings of the desktop, screen saver,
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Map network drive ...
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RIGHT-CLICKING ON THE OBJECT
Create shortcut
Delete When you right-click on any icon on the desktop, you will find
an entirely different menu. The Properties option will be found
there at the bottom of the list.
Fig. 3.12: Right-clicking on the Icon
1111 WHAT IS A SHORTCUT?
A shortcut~ is an icon that provides an easy and quick way to open any application or software
that we use frequently. The lower left corner of the shortcut icon has a small jump arrow. Double-
clicking on the shortcut icon will open the file or program it represents.
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+ Right-click on the Microsoft Office Word 2007
program. A pop-up menu appears. Select Send to
option. You will find another cascading menu.
Now, click on Desktop (create shortcut) option.
+ A shortcut of Microsoft Word II appears on the
desktop with a jump arrow in the lower left corner.
+ Double-click on the shortcut icon to open the
application directly.
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29. Right clicking on the objects
RIGHT-CLICKING ON THE BLANK AREA OF THE DESKTOP
When you righ_t-cli~k on the blank area of the desktop you will
see a menu with different options and Personalize option at
the bottom. Using the Personalize option, you can change
the background, settings of the desktop, screen saver,
appearance of icons, menus, message box, font, color etc.
and can also give various visual effects to them.
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Map network drive ...
Disconnect network drive ...
RIGHT-CLICKING ON THE OBJECT
Create shortcut
Delete When you right-click on any icon on the desktop, you will find
an entirely different menu. The Properties option will be found
there at the bottom of the list.
Fig. 3.12: Right-clicking on the Icon
1111 WHAT IS A SHORTCUT?
A shortcut~ is an icon that provides an easy and quick way to open any application or software
that we use frequently. The lower left corner of the shortcut icon has a small jump arrow. Double-
clicking on the shortcut icon will open the file or program it represents.
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Pin to Start Menu
+ Right-click on the Microsoft Office Word 2007
program. A pop-up menu appears. Select Send to
option. You will find another cascading menu.
Now, click on Desktop (create shortcut) option.
+ A shortcut of Microsoft Word II appears on the
desktop with a jump arrow in the lower left corner.
+ Double-click on the shortcut icon to open the
application directly.
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