Windows 95 Essentials

Windows 95 is a very powerful operating system. This guide has been developed to help University of Richmond faculty who are new or infrequent Windows 95 users to quickly locate the information and instructions they need to operate effectively in this environment. This document will also be useful for students and staff new to the Windows 95 OS.

Windows 95 has been designed to be very flexible. In most instances there is more that one way to execute any given task. This document is not meant to be comprehensive or all-inclusive but will attempt to give you basic information and show you quick and efficient methods to accomplish fundamental tasks using the Windows 95 operating system.

Topics:

· Starting and Exiting Windows 95
· File System, Directories and Folders - Basic Concepts
· Windows 95 Desktop
· Open and Close a Window
· Move or Resize a Window
· Using On-line Help
· Finding a File or Folder
· Selecting Files and Folders
· Using Windows Explorer
· Using the Recycle Bin
· Customizing Your Desktop
· Activating the Windows 95 Screen Saver and Password

After you have had some time to become familiar with these Windows 95 functions check out more Windows 95 Tips and Tricks.

 

Date Last Updated: 12/30/97

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