My computer – Dell Inspiron XPS Gen 2 User Manual

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The Control Panel contains tools for changing how the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system looks and works. To access the Control Panel:

1.

Click the

Start

button and click Control Panel.

2.

Click one of the categories under Pick a category.

For example, if you want to change your screen saver, click Appearance and Themes.

3.

Under Pick a task..., click the task that you want to complete.

You can also click a Control Panel icon if you do not want to choose a specific task.

 

My Computer

 

Use My Computer to view the contents of your computer drives or folders.

1.

Click the

Start

button and click My Computer.

2.

Double-click the icon for the drive or folder that you want to view (for example, drive C).

 

Similar to My Computer, Microsoft® Windows® Explorer lists the contents of your computer so that you can locate files on any drive or in any folder. To open
Windows Explorer, right-click the Start button and click Explore. Navigate to the drive or folder that you want to view. For more information on My Computer
and Windows Explorer, see "

Help and Support Center

."

 

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