Difference between revisions of "Windows 8.1 Tips & Tricks"
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In Windows XP you click START and then RUN to access the Run dialog. This can be accessed by a right click on the Windows logo (where the start menu was in XP) in the Windows desktop (not the Metro screen.) Windows Key + R also launches the Run program dialog box. Common Windows components can be accessed directly by executing them from the run program dialog, such as the Control Panel. Enter "control" and click OK to open the control panel. See below for other common applets: | In Windows XP you click START and then RUN to access the Run dialog. This can be accessed by a right click on the Windows logo (where the start menu was in XP) in the Windows desktop (not the Metro screen.) Windows Key + R also launches the Run program dialog box. Common Windows components can be accessed directly by executing them from the run program dialog, such as the Control Panel. Enter "control" and click OK to open the control panel. See below for other common applets: | ||
| − | + | You can use "control" + the applet name below, or simply use the applet name alone. | |
| + | * sysdm.cpl - system properties (Advanced System Settings) | ||
| + | * ncpa.cpl - network connections (configure NICs and other connections) | ||
| + | * firewall.cpl - windows firewall | ||
| + | * appwiz.cpl - programs and features | ||
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Revision as of 22:49, 28 October 2014
First Tip, if you are using Windows 8, upgrade to Windows 8.1
Windows 8 has enough serious technical issues that users of this operating system are advised to upgrade to Windows 8.1.
Useful Keyboard Shortcuts for Service Techs
Windows Key + E = Launches File Explorer both from the Desktop and the Start screen.
Windows Key + R = Launches the Run dialog that you can use to run programs or commands.
Windows Key + F = Launches the Files Search. You can use this to search for files on your PC and OneDrive.
Windows Key + W = Launches the Windows Settings Search. You can use this to search for specific operating system settings by typing in certain keywords.
Control Panel Applet commands
In Windows XP you click START and then RUN to access the Run dialog. This can be accessed by a right click on the Windows logo (where the start menu was in XP) in the Windows desktop (not the Metro screen.) Windows Key + R also launches the Run program dialog box. Common Windows components can be accessed directly by executing them from the run program dialog, such as the Control Panel. Enter "control" and click OK to open the control panel. See below for other common applets:
You can use "control" + the applet name below, or simply use the applet name alone.
- sysdm.cpl - system properties (Advanced System Settings)
- ncpa.cpl - network connections (configure NICs and other connections)
- firewall.cpl - windows firewall
- appwiz.cpl - programs and features
