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■ Music Opens the %UserProfile%\Music folder in Windows Explorer.
■ Games Opens the %ProgramFiles\Microsoft Games folder in Windows Explorer. The
Games item is not listed in the Start menu for business editions of Windows Vista.
Tip
In Windows Vista Home Premium, games available include Chess Titans, Hearts,
Minesweeper, Solitaire, FreeCell, Mahjong Titans, Purble Place, and Spider Solitaire. Win-
dows Vista Home Basic has all the games except Chess Titans and Mahjong Titans. Saved
data for games is stored in the %UserProfile%\Saved Games folder. Click the Options menu
to configure the Set Up Game Updates And Options dialog box options to keep games up
to date automatically, clear history details on the most recently played games, and unhide
games. Group Policy can be used to control the availability of the Games option.
■ Search Opens a local computer search in Windows Explorer. Use the Search In list to
select or specify an alternative search location.
■ Recent Items A menu view that lists recently opened files.
■ Computer Opens a window where you can access hard disk drives and devices with
removable storage.
Tip
The Computer window is the fastest way to open Windows Explorer and access a
computer’s disks. In the Computer window, double-click a disk to browse its contents. By
default, the Search box in Windows Explorer performs localized searches of the currently
open folder and its subfolders.
■ Network Opens a window where you can access the computers and devices on your net-
work. Also provides quick access to Network Center and the Connect To A Network wizard.
■ Connect To Displays the Connect To A Network dialog box for connecting to wireless
networks.
■ Control Panel Opens Control Panel, which provides access to system configuration
and management tools.
■ Default Programs Displays the Default Programs window, which lets you choose the
programs that Windows Vista uses by default for documents, pictures, and more. You
can also associate file types with programs and configure AutoPlay settings.
■ Help And Support Displays the Windows Help And Support console, which you can
use to browse or search help topics.
Several additional options can be added to the right pane, including:
■ Administrative Tools Clicking this option displays a list of system administration tools.
To display the Administrative Tools option on the Start menu, right-click the Start but-
ton, and then select Properties. In the Taskbar And Start Menu Properties dialog box,
click the Customize button on the Start Menu tab. In the Customize Start Menu dialog
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