Windows XP: The Complete Reference

Chapter 2: Running Programs

	Chapter Introduction
	What Are Programs and Windows?
		16-Bit Versus 32-Bit Applications
		What Do the Parts of Windows Do?
		What Is the System Menu?
	Starting Programs
		Starting Programs from the Desktop
		Starting Programs from the Start Menu
		Starting Programs Using the Windows Key
		Starting Programs by Clicking Program Filenames
		Starting Programs by Clicking Document Filenames or File Icons
		Starting Programs Using Shortcut Keys
		Starting Programs from the Run Dialog Box
		Starting Programs from the Command Prompt Window
		Starting Programs when Windows Starts
	Controlling the Size and Shape of Your Windows
		Moving a Window
		Minimizing a Window
		Minimizing All Windows
		Maximizing a Window
		Restoring the Window to Its Previous Size
		Arranging All Windows
		Changing the Size and Shape of a Window
		Closing Windows
	Giving Commands
		Choosing Commands from the Menu Bar
			Symbols on Menus
			Choosing Menu Commands with the Keyboard
		Clicking Buttons on the Toolbar
		Choosing Commands from Shortcut Menus
	Choosing Settings on Dialog Boxes
		Settings in Dialog Boxes
		Moving Around a Dialog Box
		Open, Save As, and Browse Dialog Boxes
	Switching, Exiting, and Canceling Programs
		Switching Programs
		Exiting Programs
		Canceling Programs
	Running Programs on a Schedule Using Scheduled Tasks
		Scheduling a Program
		Canceling a Scheduled Program
		Configuring a Scheduled Program
		Other Scheduling Options
	Running Programs in Compatibility Mode
		Getting Acquainted with Windows by Playing Games