Grab a window by the title bar and shake it back and forth to minimize all other open windows.

Use show desktop button to hide all open windows.

Hover your mouse over a program icon in the taskbar and you'll see a small preview of all open windows for that program. The new 'Aero' feature lets you preview, hide, expand, and collapse views of your open windows. This small menu shows you open and recently used files for that particular program. Right click a program icon in the taskbar and you'll get a 'Jump List'. To access it, hold down the Windows key and type 'r'. One thing you'll notice is missing is the 'Run' command. While in the start menu, right click on a program to 'pin' it to the taskbar. This menu is totally customizable, and gives you access to all your programs as well as links to libraries and controls.

Address Bar: Shows the path of the file or folder you are currently browsing.

Details Pane: Shows details on whatever file or folder you have selected at the time (click once to select something).

Computer (formerly 'My Computer'): This is where external and network drives will appear.

Click the toggle arrow to the left of each library to view sub-folders. Libraries: The main folders for documents, pictures, etc.Favorites: To add folders to this favorites library, simply drag them over.The Toolbar: Common commands, in XP these were in the left-hand pane.Here's how the explorer window is set up: There is a library for documents, one for pictures, one for music, and one for videos. The 'My Documents', 'My Pictures', etc., folders are now called 'Libraries'. One main change in Windows 7 is the way Windows Explorer is organized. Add or remove them by right clicking the desktop > Gadgets menu. They will sit permanently on your desktop. Gadgets: You can add nifty gadgets like clocks, countdowns, weather, etc.Show desktop button: Hover your mouse over this small button and open windows will become invisible, showing the desktop.Notification Area: clock, battery, network notifications.You can also 'pin' a program to the taskbar to have an icon for launching the program always available. Windows Explorer Button: Opens an Explorer Window (for browsing files, etc).The Start Button: Opens the Start Menu.Use the links in each topic to view videos and help pages from Microsoft. Or, read their PDF guide about the new features. Windows 7 is here! This is our overview of the main new features in Windows 7.

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