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Lesson 4: Getting Started with Windows 7

Jul 11, 2019 1) Download Aero glass for Windows 10 from glass8.eu/download. 2) Install the application in a writable location, let it install in C: AeroGlass if that shows up as default location. 3) In the third screen, ensure that you check the Install Aero Glass theme. 4) When install finishes, go to Personalize and select Themes. Windows' new Aero interface is a nice, clean style to use on your desktop. Aero is included with most editions of Windows Vista and Windows 7 and is also available on Windows Server 2008. Aero is a cleaner, more powerful, more efficient and more aesthetically pleasing user interface than the old theme and includes fun things like live icons, animations, and a funky new design.

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Introduction

You may still be exploring Windows 7, or you may have already purchased the operating system. Either way, we're now going to look at the installation process.
In this lesson, you will review pre-installation preparation and learn how to install Windows 7, along with any accompanying devices and hardware.

Getting started with Windows

If you've used earlier versions of Windows, you may find that Windows 7 is pretty familiar. However, if you're new to Windows you'll need to learn about some of the basics, such as the taskbar, Start menu, and Recycle Bin.

Watch the video to learn the basics of using Windows.

Click the buttons in the interactive below to learn more about the Windows desktop.

Date and Time Settings

On the right side of the taskbar, you will see the date and time. There will also be shortcuts to different settings, such as internet settings and sound volume.

Taskbar

The taskbar contains the Start Button, shortcuts to applications, the date and time, and more.

When you open a program or file, it will appear on the taskbar, and you can easily switch between different programs by selecting them on the taskbar.

Recycle Bin

When you delete a file, it is moved to the Recycle Bin. This allows you to recover the file if you change your mind. To permanently delete the file, you will need to empty the Recycle Bin.

Folders on the Desktop

You can keep folders, files, or shortcuts on the Desktop so that they will be easily accessible.

Start Button

Click the Start button to access the Start menu, which lets you access applications, files and settings. You can also use the Start menu to shut down your computer.

Shortcuts on the Taskbar

Some programs will have shortcuts on the taskbar for easy access. In this example, there are shortcuts to Windows Explorer, Windows Media Player, Internet Explorer, and Mozilla Firefox.

Open Folders

When you double-click a folder, it will open in a specialized program called Windows Explorer. This allows you to navigate to the specific folder or file that you want.

Desktop Background

The Desktop background (or wallpaper) allows you to personalize your computer. You can choose a built-in background, or use one of your own images.

Aero features

Windows 7 uses a group of features called Windows Aero. Aero is a visual desktop experience that combines translucent windows, appealing color, and graphics effects with convenient functionality. Aero includes Snap, Peek, Shake, and Flip.

Watch the video to learn how the Aero features work on the desktop.

Snap

Snap allows you to resize open windows to make reviewing and comparing easier. The images below show two windows before and after using the Snap feature.

Overlapping windows

Place the mouse at the top of the window, drag to the left or right of the screen, wait for the transparent window to appear, and let go.
Your window should Snap into place.
To return to the full view, Snap the window to the top of the screen.

Peek

You can view your open windows on the taskbar by using Peek. Simply scroll the mouse over the taskbar icons, and a thumbnail preview of the open windows will appear.

Aero Peek

Hover the mouse over the windows in Peek, and the full window will appear on your screen.
Click the Peek preview to open the window, or click the X to close the window from the Peek view.

Shake

When your desktop is cluttered with open windows, you can use Shake to select a single window and close the rest.

Click on the top of the window you want to focus on and shake your mouse, and the rest of the windows will disappear.
Simply shake the window again, and the closed windows will reappear.

Cluttered screen

Flip

Flip and Flip 3D are two ways you can see previews of all your open windows at once. Flip will display previews in a row, and Flip 3D will display them as a stack.

Aero Flip

Press and hold the Alt key, then press Tab to open the Flip view of your open windows.
While still pressing the Alt key, you can flip through open windows by pressing the Tab key.
Stop on the window you want to open, and it will appear on the full screen.
Press and hold the Windows key, then press Tab for a 3D version of Flip.
Use the Tab key or Arrow keys to flip through your open windows.

Instead of holding down the Windows key, you can press Control + Windows key and press Tab. You can then release all of the keys and Flip 3D will stay open.

Taskbar features

Microsoft has improved the taskbar by making it easier to view and access files and windows.

Watch the video to view the improvements to the taskbar.

The taskbar view

When multiple windows are open in a program, the icon will look 'stacked' on the taskbar.

Aero Peek will show you a thumbnail of each window when you hover the mouse over the icon on the taskbar.
Viewing open windows with Aero Peek
If you wish, you can change the order of the icons by clicking and dragging the icon to whatever space you desire on the taskbar.

Pin a program to the taskbar

You can Pin programs to the taskbar and access them with a single click of the mouse.

To Pin a program, drag it to the taskbar and release.
To Unpin a program, simply right-click on the icon and select Unpin.
Unpinning a program

Access a Jump List

A Jump List is like a mini-menu for a program. It allows quick access to recent files, frequently viewed items, performance tasks, and more. For example, you can select frequently used websites with a simple click from the Internet Explorer Jump List.

Right-click an icon to open the program's Jump List.

More taskbar features

Click the buttons in the interactive below to learn more about the additional taskbar icons.

Show Desktop button

Hover over the button to Peek at your Desktop or click on the button to clear your Desktop.

Speaker Volume

Action Center

Select to view notifications and access Action Center. A red X will appear on the icon when you ha

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