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How to Access Your Computer's Programs on Windows Without Using the Start Menu

Method 1 of 2:

Windows Vista

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    Open the start menu.
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    Click Computer.
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    Double-click on the Local Disc (C:) icon (May be named slightly different on some computers).
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    Click an empty space on the address bar (Bar at top of screen that says Computer > Local Disc (C:)).
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    Type C:ProgramData and press enter/return.
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    Open the Microsoft folder.
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    Open the Windows folder.
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    Open the Start Menu folder.
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    Open the Programs folder.
Method 2 of 2:

Windows XP

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    Open My Computer, on your desktop.
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    Double-click on the Local Disc (C:) icon (May be named slightly different on some computers).
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    Open the Documents and Settings folder).
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    Open the user folder that you want to access programs from.
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    Open the Start Menu folder.
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    Open the Programs folder.
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