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Notes On Essential Windows Tools

The document provides an overview of essential Windows tools, including the operating system, Notepad, MS Paint, Sticky Notes, Snipping Tool, Calculator, Sound Recorder, File Explorer, Control Panel, and Task Manager. Each tool is accompanied by steps for usage, highlighting key functionalities such as file management, text editing, image creation, note-taking, screenshot capturing, and system monitoring. This guide serves as a quick reference for users to effectively utilize these built-in applications.

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Notes On Essential Windows Tools

The document provides an overview of essential Windows tools, including the operating system, Notepad, MS Paint, Sticky Notes, Snipping Tool, Calculator, Sound Recorder, File Explorer, Control Panel, and Task Manager. Each tool is accompanied by steps for usage, highlighting key functionalities such as file management, text editing, image creation, note-taking, screenshot capturing, and system monitoring. This guide serves as a quick reference for users to effectively utilize these built-in applications.

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Notes on EssenƟal Windows Tools

1. Windows OperaƟng System

Windows is a widely used operaƟng system developed by MicrosoŌ. It provides a graphical user
interface (GUI) to interact with the computer and manage files, applicaƟons, and hardware
components.

Steps to Use Windows:

1. Click the Start Menu to access programs and seƫngs.

2. Use File Explorer to navigate files and folders.

3. Open applicaƟons from the taskbar or Start Menu.

4. Use Ctrl + Alt + Delete to open Task Manager if the system is unresponsive.

2. Notepad

Notepad is a simple text editor included with Windows. It is used for wriƟng and ediƟng plain text
files.

Steps to Use Notepad:

1. Press Windows + S, type Notepad, and press Enter.

2. Type the text you want to save.

3. Click File > Save As, choose a locaƟon, and save with a .txt extension.

3. MS Paint

MS Paint is a basic graphics ediƟng program that allows users to create and edit images.

Steps to Use MS Paint:

1. Press Windows + S, type Paint, and press Enter.

2. Use the brushes, pencils, and shapes to draw.

3. Click File > Save As to save the image in PNG, JPG, or BMP format.

4. SƟcky Notes
SƟcky Notes is a note-taking applicaƟon that allows users to create digital notes on their desktop.

Steps to Use SƟcky Notes:

1. Press Windows + S, type SƟcky Notes, and press Enter.

2. Click New Note and start typing.

3. Right-click a note for color opƟons and other seƫngs.

5. Snipping Tool

Snipping Tool is a screenshot capturing uƟlity in Windows that allows users to take and edit
screenshots.

Steps to Use Snipping Tool:

1. Press Windows + S, type Snipping Tool, and press Enter.

2. Click New, then select the screen area to capture.

3. Save the snip using File > Save As.

6. Calculator

The Windows Calculator is a versaƟle tool that performs basic and advanced mathemaƟcal
operaƟons.

Steps to Use Calculator:

1. Press Windows + S, type Calculator, and press Enter.

2. Use the number pad and funcƟon keys to perform calculaƟons.

3. Switch between Standard, ScienƟfic, Programmer, and Date CalculaƟon modes.

7. Sound Recorder

Sound Recorder is a built-in Windows applicaƟon that allows users to record and save audio.

Steps to Use Sound Recorder:

1. Press Windows + S, type Voice Recorder, and press Enter.

2. Click the Microphone buƩon to start recording.


3. Click Stop to finish and save the recording.

8. File Explorer

File Explorer is the default file management tool in Windows.

Steps to Use File Explorer:

1. Press Windows + E to open File Explorer.

2. Navigate to This PC to access drives and folders.

3. Use the Search bar to find specific files.

9. Control Panel

Control Panel is used to manage system seƫngs, including hardware, soŌware, and user accounts.

Steps to Use Control Panel:

1. Press Windows + R, type control, and press Enter.

2. Select categories like Hardware and Sound, Network and Internet, or User Accounts.

3. Make changes and click Apply.

10. Task Manager

Task Manager helps monitor system performance and manage running applicaƟons.

Steps to Use Task Manager:

1. Press Ctrl + ShiŌ + Esc to open Task Manager.

2. Click the Processes tab to see running applicaƟons.

3. Right-click an applicaƟon and select End Task to close it.

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