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Q182390: Tips Listed in the Windows 95 Shell.inf File

Article: Q182390
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SUMMARY
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This article contains a copy of the tips listed in the Shell.inf file included
with Windows 95. Setup copies this file to the Windows\Inf folder. These tips
normally appear in the Welcome screen when you start Windows 95. If you do not
see the Welcome screen when you start Windows 95 but you would like to, see the
following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q150489 How to Enable the Windows 95 Welcome Dialog Box

MORE INFORMATION
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TIP00 = "If you don't know how to do something, you can look it up in Help. Just
click the Start button, and then click Help."

TIP01 = "The Shut Down command on the Start menu enables you to safely shut down
your computer."

TIP02 = "To add a program to your Start menu, you can drag the program's icon
onto the Start button."

TIP03 = "You can use your right mouse button to drag files. Try it and see what
happens!"

TIP04 = "You can use long filenames when you save documents. You can even use
spaces!"

TIP05 = "You can use your right mouse button to click anywhere and see a menu of
available commands."

TIP06 = "To print a document quickly, you can drag its icon onto a printer
icon."

TIP07 = "To change your desktop background, click it by using your right mouse
button; then click Properties."

TIP08 = "You can get Help on each item in a dialog box by clicking the
question-mark in the title bar and then clicking the item."

TIP09 = "You can use Windows Explorer to see all the files on your computer."

TIP10 = "You can solve printer problems by using the Print Troubleshooter in
Help."

TIP11 = "You can move the taskbar to any edge of your screen by dragging it with
your mouse."

TIP12 = "You can minimize all open windows at once; just use your right mouse
button to click an empty area on the taskbar, and then click Minimize All
Windows."

TIP13 = "To set your computer's clock, you can double-click the clock on the
taskbar."

TIP14 = "You can minimize neck strain by positioning your monitor at eye level."

TIP15 = "To change the Windows color scheme, use your right mouse button to click
the desktop; then click Properties."

TIP16 = "You can solve memory problems on your computer by using the Memory
Troubleshooter in Help."

TIP17 = "To select more than one file or folder, hold down CTRL while you click
each item."

TIP18 = "To change your screen saver, use your right mouse button to click the
desktop; then click Properties."

TIP19 = "Deleted files and folders are saved in the Recycle Bin until you empty
it."

TIP20 = "You can use Paint in the Accessories folder to draw pictures and to view
bitmap files."

TIP21 = "You can switch mouse buttons if you are left-handed. Just double- click
the Mouse icon in Control Panel."

TIP22 = "To open a document quickly, you can double-click its icon."

TIP23 = "When you type, you should keep your wrists elevated or use a wristpad to
minimize strain."

TIP24 = "You can find many interesting programs by clicking the Start button,
pointing to Programs, and then pointing to Accessories."

TIP25 = "You can start a Windows-based program from an MS-DOS window."

TIP26 = "You can copy and paste text between MS-DOS and Windows."

TIP27 = "To see how much disk space is free, use your right mouse button to click
the icon for the drive in My Computer; then click Properties."

TIP28 = "Even if you don't shut down your computer at night, you can turn off
your monitor to save power."

TIP29 = "The mouse pointer is easier to see on laptop computers if you turn on
pointer trails. Just double-click the Mouse icon in Control Panel, and then
click the Motion tab."

TIP30 = "When a folder is open, you can press BACKSPACE to open the folder one
level higher."

TIP31 = "When you display files in Details view, you can sort them by clicking
the column headings."

TIP32 = "To draw a selection box around a group of files, you can click at a
corner of the group and then drag to form the box."

TIP33 = "The underlined letters in menus are shortcuts. Press ALT + the
underlined letter to choose the item."

TIP34 = "You can use Defragmenter, in the System Tools folder, to speed up your
computer's performance."

TIP35 = "You can put shortcuts to your printers on your desktop."

TIP36 = "You can find fun games to play in the Games folder, which is inside the
Accessories folder."

TIP37 = "To free up disk space, try emptying the Recycle Bin."

TIP38 = "You can drag a file's icon into a document, or even drag a shortcut icon
into a document or mail message."

TIP39 = "You can solve hardware problems by using the Hardware Conflict
Troubleshooter in Help."

TIP40 = "You can have programs start when you start Windows by dragging their
icons to your StartUp folder."

TIP41 = "You can use Backup, in the System Tools folder, to make backup copies of
important files."

TIP42 = "You can set Windows Explorer to show or hide three-letter MS-DOS
filename extensions."

TIP43 = "You can use ScanDisk, in the System Tools folder, to check your hard
disk for errors."

TIP44 = "When you print a document, a printer icon appears on the taskbar.
Double-click it to see a list of documents waiting to print."

TIP45 = "To learn what any toolbar button is for, you can rest your mouse pointer
on the button for a few seconds."

TIP46 = "You can use the Run command on the Start menu to open shared folders on
other computers."

TIP47 = "You can customize Windows 95 in many ways. Don't hesitate to
experiment!"

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Keywords          : win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : WINDOWS:95
Issue type        : kbinfo

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