If you need further support please contact IT using the IT Self Service Portal or calling 01. Simply click the Logoff tile in the Start menu to sign out of the computer: At the bottom of Task View you will see a thumbnail of each desktop to switch between. To create another desktop launch Task View and click on New Desktop in the bottom right of the screen. If you open lots of programs at once the new multiple desktop feature helps you to keep them organised.

You can switch between desktops in Windows 11 using the Windows 11. You can launch Task View by clicking on the overlapping rectangles next to the Search taskbar. This is not totally new functionality and has been consistent in Windows since Windows 7. If you were a Windows 7 or 8 user, you are entitled for a gratis upgrade. Task View provides an overview of all your open windows and offers virtual desktop features. Task View allows a user to quickly locate an open window, quickly hide all. Other optional software is available through Apps Anywhere, including:Īpps Anywhere can be launched via the Desktop icon. If you can't find the required software there then please check Apps Anywhere (see below). To check for further options please consult the Software Center in Windows 10 to see available software. The standard and core ISLI software are installed on the PC already, including: The new tile will appear in the Start menu next time you open it.

using the Search method above), right-click on it and choose 'Pin to Start'. When you have located the application (e.g. Alt+Up Arrow, View the folder one level up in Windows Explorer. You can create a tile for the Start menu for applications that you need to launch often. If there isn't a tile for what you're looking for, you can search for it directly instead.įrom the Start menu screen above, just start typing the first few letters of the name of the application, and it will appear in a list of suggested results if it is installed: The guide below helps you know what to expect, and you will be up and running in no time. In many ways, you will find that Windows 10 is very similar to the Windows 7 that you know, but there are some differences to familiarise yourself with. Classroom and Staff PCs are being upgraded from Windows 7 operating system to Windows 10, as part of IT's project to upgrade all University PCs.

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