The Start button

The Start button, as the name implies, is where you can start any program on your computer. When you
click the Start button, the Start menu opens (see Figure 1-7). The Start menu is divided into two
sections. The left half of the menu provides access to frequently used programs. The right side provides
access to frequently used folders (places where things that are “in your computer” are stored), as well
as access to Help and Support and other features of Windows. Your Start menu won’t look exactly like
the one in the figure. Again, that’s because it provides options, programs, and features that might be
unique to your computer. Furthermore, you can easily customize the Start button to your liking, as
discussed in Chapter 13.
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