Using ProgramsA program is software that helps you perform specific tasks on your computer. For example, Windows, Notepad, and Solitaire are all software programs. Using a program, you can create documents and files, play a game, manage your family finances, schedule your meetings, send e-mail, browse the Internet, and much more. The Start menu shows a list of programs in two sections divided by a horizontal separator line. Programs displayed in the top part of the Start menu are fixed and are always available for you to click on and open. Programs that appear below the separator line change according to which programs you use the most. With Windows XP Starter Edition, you can have up to three programs open at the same time. If you currently have three programs open on your computer and then attempt to open a fourth program, you will see a message asking you to close one of the open programs before you can successfully open the new program.
To start a program
To close a program and open a new oneWith Windows XP Starter Edition, you can have up to three programs open at the same time. If you currently have three programs open on your computer and attempt to open a fourth program, you will see a message asking you to close one of the open programs before you can successfully open the new program.
To add a program to your computer
To change or remove a program
To quit a program
To switch between running programs
To cancel your last action within a program
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