Windows XP Start Menu Explained

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Figure - Windows XP Start Menu

Recently Launched Programs - here is a list of programs that have been recently launched on the machine, you can disable this feature if you'd like but that'll be covered in a different document.

Control Panel - control panel is a window that is full of configuration applets to change the setup on your machine.

All Programs - gives access to programs on your machine, some programs don't create shortcuts on the start menu, but most will create a shortcut on your desktop as well as the All Programs list.

Shutdown - used to turn off your pc, you should always use this function if you want to turn off your PC

Log Off - used if you wish to switch accounts on the specific computer

My Computer - used to browse the files on your pc, this is what is commonly used to look on the files on your machine.

Connect To.. - a shortcut to network adapters and settings on your machine