Windows General Information

Title bar: Blue (usually) bar located at the top of the window of an open application.

Maximize button: The button in the middle of the three buttons located at the right end of the title bar; it enlarges a window to its greatest possible size. When you maximize a window, a restore button replaces it.

Restore button: The button in the middle of the three buttons located at the right end of the title bar on a maximized window; it returns a maximized window to its previous size. When you restore a window, the maximize button replaces the restore button.

Minimize button: The minimize button is the first of the three buttons located at the right end of the title bar. It shrinks a window to a task button on the task bar.

Close Window button: The close window button is the third of the three buttons (X) located at the right end of the title bar. It is a shortcut for closing a document or application window.

Shut Down the Computer: The correct way to turn off a Windows 95/98/etc. click on the “Start” button on the taskbar. A pop up menu will appear, click on the bottom option, “Shut Down”. A box will appear; make sure the filled circle is next to “Shut Down” and click on “OK”. The computer will either automatically turn off or a screen will appear that says “It is now safe to shut off your computer.”

Restart the Computer: Click on the “Start” button on the taskbar. A pop up menu will appear, click on the bottom option, “Shut Down”. A box will appear; make sure the filled circle is next to “Restart” and click on “OK”. The computer will automatically restart. This may take a few moments.

Log On as a Different User: Click on the “Start” button on the taskbar. A pop up menu will appear, click on the bottom option, “Shut Down”. A box will appear; make sure the filled circle is next to “Close all programs and log on as a different user. ” and click on “OK”. ***If you have a Windows 98 or better, click on the “Start” button on the taskbar. A pop up menu will appear, click on the option, “Log Off ___”. A box will appear that asks if you are sure you want to log off; click on “Yes”.

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