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a. Where is 'Run' command in windows vista?

Run command is not available by default in the start menu in windows vista.To add the Run command in your Start menu follow the steps below:

1. Right-click on your task bar and click on Properties

2. A Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window will open.

3. Select the Start Menu tab to the top.

4. Click the Customize button to the right of Start Menu

5. Scroll down the list until you find Run Command, make sure the box is checked.

6. Exit the windows and check your Start Menu.

b. What the heck is going on with all these folders?

In Windows XP your user name will be assigned to a folder that contains all of your stuff, My Documents, My Pictures, My Music, etc. It put all of these different folders inside My Documents whereas Vista separates them by type, i.e. My Documents, My Pictures, My Videos, My Downloads, etc. located in the root directory of the user profile.

c. Windows Explorer Super Sorter?

In windows Xp We all used to do sort functions that is by date, type, etc. Well Vista took it a step further and uses filters similar to those found in Excel's Autofilter feature that allow you to designate time frames, file types, etc. Not only it sorts them, it also displays only those files which are selected to filter.you can also save these filters as virtual folders which can be accessed at a later almost like a saved search.

d. How do I change display settings?

Windows XP allows users to access display settings by right clicking on the desktop and selecting properties.Vista is very similar but when users right-click on the Desktop a window "Personalization" will open which allows user to access any and all of the options available to modify the appearance or sounds for your computer.