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. -
Click Computer. -
Double-click on the Local Disc (C:) icon (May be named slightly different on some computers). -
Click an empty space on the address bar (Bar at top of screen that says Computer > Local Disc (C:)). -
Type C:ProgramData and press enter/return. -
Open the Microsoft folder. -
Open the Windows folder. -
Open the Start Menu folder. -
Open the Programs folder.
Method 2 of 2:
Windows XP
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Open My Computer, on your desktop. -
Double-click on the Local Disc (C:) icon (May be named slightly different on some computers). -
Open the Documents and Settings folder). -
Open the user folder that you want to access programs from. -
Open the Start Menu folder. -
Open the Programs folder.
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