Window

Window

A window may refer to any of the following:
1. A section of the computer's display in a GUI that shows the program currently being used. For example, the browser window that you are using to view this web page is a window. Windows allow a user to work with multiple programs or view multiple programs at once. Almost all windows allow you to minimize and maximize them, allowing you to hide and view a program temporarily. Below is an example of what a window may look like in Microsoft Windows and each of its major functions, also known as the window elements.













Quick links: Menu bar, Title bar, Toolbar, Minimize, Maximize and Resize, Close, Vertical scroll bar, Status bar, Horizontal scroll bar, Sizing handle
Tip: If a window is not fullscreen (maximized), it is considered to be in window mode.
Basic features of the title bar

As illustrated in the above picture, the title bar typically has a minimize, maximize, and close button. In the top-left corner of a Microsoft Windows window is typically an icon of the program that can be clicked to also show these options.









Tip: In Microsoft Windows, pressing Alt+spacebar shows you the window menu options as shown in the picture. Using this keyboard shortcut allows you to perform any of the title bar options without having to use a mouse.
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Keep any window on top of others.
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2. When plural, Windows may refer to more than one open window and can also refer to the Microsoft Windows operating system.
Active window, Cascade, Close, Full-screen, Inactive window, Maximized, MDI, Minimized, Modal window, Motif, Operating system terms, Restore, Title bar, Tiling, Toolbar, Windoid

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How to install a software program

How to install a software program

The installation process for software depends on your operating system and the program you are installing. As a result of these many combinations, we have created the steps below as a general guideline. The following does not cover errors during the installation process, as they are too vast for one document. 

Search on our site for further information on errors during the setup.

• General Tips
• How to install in Microsoft Windows
• Install from the Windows command line
• How to install and update a computer driver

General Tips

• Make sure your computer meets the system requirements of the program, game, or utility you are attempting to install.
• The manual or the readme file contains exact instructions on how to install a program and are in the same directory as the installation files.
• When installing a program, utility, or game, it is always a good idea first to close or disable any other programs that are running.
• After installing a new program, if it prompts you to reboot the computer, do it.

Microsoft Windows users

1. How to install from a CD or DVD
2. How to install from a download
3. How to install from a USB flash drive

How to install from a CD or DVD

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Autorun from a CD or DVD

Many software programs, games, and utilities have an AutoPlay feature. This feature automatically starts a setup screen for the software program when inserting a CD or DVD. If your program contains this feature, follow the steps that appear after inserting the disc into the computer.

No Autorun Feature

Open My Computer.

Within the My Computer window, open the drive that contains the installation files. For example, if the files are on the CD-ROM drive, open the D: drive or letter of your CD-ROM drive.

Within the drive that contains your files, locate either the executable setup (i.e. "setup.exe") or install file. Double-clicking on this file starts the installation process. If you see multiple setup or install files, try to locate an executable file or double-click each of the setup or install files until you find the file that starts the installation. Many times the icons associated with the installation files have the same name.

Install a CD on computer with no disc drive

Some of the new computers may no longer have a disc drive. If your computer does not have a disc drive try installing what is on the CD from the Internet. Computer drivers, software for hardware devices, and some games and other programs are available for downloaded and can be installed from a download.

If the program is not available for download copy the contents all of the CD or DVD to another drive on another computer. For example, you could copy the contents of the disc to a USB flash drive and then install the program from the USB flash drive.

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How to install from a Download

Tip: If you need help with downloading a program see our how to download page.

Download the program from the website providing the program.
Open the download folder.

If the file you downloaded is an executable file, double-click the file icon to start the setup process. If the downloaded file is compressed (e.g., .zip), you must extract the file's contents before setup can begin. Fortunately, this function is build into most versions of Windows.

Once the files are extracted, double-click the setup to install.

How to install from a USB flash drive

Open Windows Explorer or My Computer and find the USB drive that is typically the last drive letter.

Once the drive is opened find the setup or executable file, double-click the file icon to start the setup process.

Installing from MS-DOS or the Windows command line

Users installing a program from Microsoft DOS should have a basic understanding of the MS-DOS commands. If you are unfamiliar with any of the commands listed below, click the link to get additional information on that specific command.

Before installing a program in MS-DOS, you must switch to the drive or directory that contains the installation files. If you are installing a program from a CD or diskette, switch to that drive. If the installation files are located in a different directory, use the dir command to list the directories and the cd command to switch to the appropriate directory.

Once you are in the directory or drive that contains the installation files, run the executable for setup. Many times this can be done by typing setup or install at the prompt to start the installation. If both of these commands give a bad command or file name error message, type dir *.exe or dir *.com or dir *.bat. These commands list any executable files found in the directory or drive. If any files are listed, execute these files to run the installation or setup of the program. If no files are listed when typing all three of the above commands, you are in the incorrect directory or drive letter for that program.

How do I run a file from MS-DOS?

Additional information

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How do I extract or uncompress a compressed file?
How do I change my Windows mouse cursor?
How to run a computer software program.
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How to download software.
How to uninstall software.
See the software definition for further information and related links.
Software help and support.
How do I view hidden files

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Pointing device

Pointing device

A pointing device, or sometimes called a pointing tool, is a hardware input device that allows the user to move the mouse cursor in a computer program or GUI operating system. Using a pointing device allows you to point at or manipulate any object or text on the screen. For example, using a pointing device you could point at and select an icon from a list of icons.
Examples of pointing devices

Below are examples of pointing devices that can be used on a computer.

• Camera mouse
• Computer mouse (shown in picture)
• Finger on touch screen
• Footmouse
• J mouse
• Joystick
• Leap Motion
• Light pen (pen)
• Stylus
• Trackball
• TrackPoint
• Touchpad
• Keyboard (Can be used to move the mouse pointer)

What is the most common pointing device?

For desktop computers, the most common pointing device is the computer mouse. For laptop computers, the most common pointing device is the touchpad. Finally, for smartphones and tablets, the most common pointing devices is your finger on a touch screen.

Why is a mouse called a pointing device?

A mouse is called a pointing device because using it allows you to move the mouse cursor and point to anything on the screen.

Why are pointing devices input devices?

Pointing devices send information (axis pointer information) to the computer and do not receive any information from the computer which makes them input devices.

What is the difference between an input and output device?

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How do I change my Windows mouse cursor?

How do I change my Windows mouse cursor?

This page contains steps on how to change the appearance of one or more of the various mouse cursors in Microsoft Windows. It should be noted that some programs use their own mouse cursors and changing the Windows cursors does not always affect those used in third-party software. To proceed, choose one of the links below and follow the instructions.

• Change single mouse cursor
• Changing multiple mouse cursors
• Helpful tips

Change single mouse cursor

 1. Push the Windows Key, type Change how the mouse pointer looks into the Windows search box, and press Enter.
In Windows 8, typing anywhere on the Start Screen brings up the search box automatically.2. In the Mouse Properties window that appears, click the Pointers tab.
3. On the Pointers tab (shown below), select the mouse cursor you want to change in the Customize section, then click Browse.

 

4. Clicking the Browse button brings up a list of every cursor installed on your hard drive.

5. After selecting a replacement mouse cursor, you should see it change in the Mouse Properties window.

6. Click Apply and then OK to save the changes.
 

Changing multiple mouse cursors
1. Push the Windows Key, type Change how the mouse pointer looks into the Windows search box, and press Enter.
     In Windows 8, typing anywhere on the Start Screen brings up the search box automatically.2.  In the Mouse Properties window that appears, click the Pointers tab.
3.  On the Pointers tab (shown below), click the down arrow on the box under Scheme and select another cursor scheme.

4.   Once a new scheme has been chosen, you can preview how it affects each of the various mouse pointers by scrolling through the Customize window.
5.   Once you are satisfied with your new selection, click Apply and then OK.
 

Helpful tips

Tip: In the Mouse Properties window, on the Pointer Options tab, you can add or adjust features for your mouse cursor, including cursor trails and the mouse speed.
Tip: If you individually change each cursor or modify a scheme with new cursors, we suggest saving your settings as a new scheme.
Tip: A mouse cursor can be a basic image or an animated image. To use an animated image as the mouse cursor, first, download the file for the animated cursor. Then, add that file to the Cursors folder on your computer, usually located in C:\Windows. Once the new file has been added, follow the steps in the first section to change a single mouse cursor.

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