Start?

The first thing you notice with Windows Vista is the little light green button that reads Start is gone. It has been replaced by a weird looking circle with the Microsoft logo inside it. This is the first sign you are running Windows Vista on your computer.



When you go to left click on this new start button, a whole new menu pops up. Take a look at it. It is similar to the old Windows 98, ME, 2000, and XP menu, yet different. Note that it has similar sections in the menu.

• Pinned Items is the programs you use the most. This makes for easy access. Windows will automatically put your most commonly used programs in this section, as you use Windows Vista. If you are impatient, you can drag and drop program short cuts into this section
  
• All Programs is what it says. You have access to all the programs that are installed on your computer.
• Default File Folders are folders like My Documents, My Pictures, and My Music. In this section is an icon that reads, "Recent Documents". This give you quick access to your most recent used documents.
• Utilities and Helps are just that. This is where you go for maintenance of your computer.