Introducing Windows 95

Today’s Agenda n Overview n Windows for Workgroups v. Windows 95 n The Desktop –My Computer, Recycle Bin, Task Bar, Start Buttons n Shortcuts n Windows Explorer n Getting Help On-Line n Shutting Down Properly

Overview of Windows 95 n Windows 95 is designed to be more user- friendly. n In Windows 95 you can perform several tasks at the same time without slowing down your system significantly. n The overall efficiency of your computer is increased.

Windows for Workgroups 3.11 v. Windows 95 n WFW 3.11 n Program Manager n Program groups n File Manager n Old control buttons n Windows 95 n Desktop n Taskbar functions n Windows Explorer and My Computer n New control buttons

New Control Buttons minimize maximizeclose restore **There is also a Title-Task bar pulldown menu that functions the same as the one in Windows for Workgroups.

The Windows 95 Desktop My Computer Recycle Bin Start Button Task Bar

My Computer n Contains icons (visual representations) for all drives in your computer. n Shows application icons next to file names. n Can be used to find out what is on your hard drive or on other network drives. –a:/ c:/ x:/ y:/

Recycle Bin n Contains deleted files until you permanently remove them. You can restore files that were deleted by mistake. n Remember to empty this occasionally to conserve space on your hard disk.

The Taskbar n Can be used to switch between applications. n Displays clock with current time. n Can be moved. n Contains the Start button and buttons for any open windows or applications. –inactive active

Start Button n Opens Start Menu –Programs –Documents –Settings –Find –Help –Run –Shut Down

Shortcuts n A shortcut is an icon on your desktop that can take you directly to a file, an application or a program. n To create a shortcut, –right click on blank space on the desktop –select New, then Shortcut, the Browse –search for the command line, then select Next –type in the Name for your Shortcut –select Finish.

Windows Explorer n Comparable to File Manager n Select Start, Programs, Windows Explorer n Can view your own system as well as Network Resources : –Network Neighborhood –Mapping Network Drives

Getting Help On-Line n The easiest place to look for help in Windows 95 is from the start menu. n You can use the Index to search for terms and related topics. The Help database is extensive and very useful. n “What’s This” can be used in many Windows 95 applications to point to anything and get help about it. It can be used anywhere the “What’s This” button is is seen. Click on the button and then click on the item you would like help with. “What’s This?”

Shutting Down Properly n Click on the Start Button n Four options available: –Shut down –Restart the Computer –Restart the Computer in the MS-DOS mode –Close all programs and log on as a different user n **Importance of shutting down properly