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Windows 10 - Getting Started With Windows 10

This document provides instructions for getting started with the basic functions of Windows 10, including signing in, navigating the desktop, opening apps, working with files, searching, adjusting settings, and shutting down. It explains how to sign in with a Microsoft account, describes the main areas of the desktop, shows how to open apps from the Start menu and File Explorer, search for files and apps, adjust settings in the Settings app, and properly shut down the computer.

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Windows 10 - Getting Started With Windows 10

This document provides instructions for getting started with the basic functions of Windows 10, including signing in, navigating the desktop, opening apps, working with files, searching, adjusting settings, and shutting down. It explains how to sign in with a Microsoft account, describes the main areas of the desktop, shows how to open apps from the Start menu and File Explorer, search for files and apps, adjust settings in the Settings app, and properly shut down the computer.

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Edina Zulcic Ex Mandra
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Windows 10

Getting Started with Windows 10

Getting started with Windows


10
Whether you're using a new computer with Windows 10 or an older
machine that was recently upgraded, this lesson will show you the basics
of using this version of Windows.

Watch the video below to learn how to get started with Windows 10.

Getting Started with Windows 10

Note: This lesson will focus on using Windows 10 with a desktop


or laptop computer. If you're using a tablet computer with a
touchscreen, some of the instructions below will work a bit
differently; check out our lesson on Using Windows 10 on a
Tablet to learn more.

Signing in to Windows 10
You'll probably be asked to create a Microsoft account the very time you
use Windows 10 (if you don't have one already). From this point on,
whenever you turn on the computer you'll need to sign in to that account.
To do this, type your password into the box and press Enter.
To learn more, you can review our lessons on Creating a
Microsoft Account and Managing User Accounts and Parental
Controls.

Navigating the desktop


Once you've signed in, the first thing you'll see is the desktop. You can
think of the desktop as the main workspace for your computer. From here,
you can view and manage your files, open applications, access the Internet,
and much more.

Click the buttons in the interactive below to become more


familiar with the Windows 10 desktop:
Opening applications
You'll use the Start menu to open programs on your computer, just like
with previous
versions of Windows. To do this, click the Start button in the bottom-left
corner, then choose the desired application. If you don't see the one you
want, select All apps to see a full list of applications. In the example
below, we're opening OneNote.
Working with files
You'll use the File Explorer to manage your files and folders. To open File
Explorer, click the File Explorer icon on the taskbar or double-click any
folder on your desktop.

If you're new to Windows, check out this lesson on Working with


Files from our Windows Basics tutorial to learn more about file
management.

Searching for files and apps


To search for something on your computer—like a specific file or
application—click the Start button, then start typing. Alternatively, you can
press the Windows key on the keyboard to begin a search. In the example
below, we're searching for a presentation file.
Adjusting your settings
You'll use the Settings app to change the most important settings on your
computer, like your network and display options. To open the app, click
the Start menu, then select Settings.

You can also use the Control Panel to adjust your settings, just
like in earlier versions of Windows. However, there are some
options that can only be accessed from the Settings app, like
adding a new user. Because of this, you'll probably use the
Settings app more often.
Shutting down your computer
When you're done using your computer, it's important to shut it down
properly. To do this, click the Start button, then choose Power > Shut
Down.

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