Organizing the All Programs list

To change the name of an item:

1Right-click the item.

2Click Rename.

3Type the new name, and then press Enter on the keyboard.

4Click Yes in the message that appears.

To copy an item:

1Right-click the item.

2Click Copy.

3Go to the desktop or folder, right-click an empty area, and then click Paste.

If you use Add or Remove Programs in the Control Panel to delete a software program, the shortcut in All Programs may not be removed. To remove a shortcut:

1Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.

2Click All Programs.

3Click the folder.

4Right-click the shortcut, and then click Delete.

Using the Control Panel

The Control Panel is where you can set up or change properties and settings for the monitor, the keyboard, the mouse, the modem, a network connection, and other components and features of the computer. The Control Panel also provides tools for changing system performance, adding hardware, adding or removing programs, and other tasks.

To open the Control Panel:

1Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.

2Click Control Panel.

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