Tips Listed in the Windows 95 Shell.inf File

• Microsoft Windows 95

SUMMARY

This article contains a copy of the tips listed in the Shell.inf file included with Windows 95. Setup copies this file to the Windows\Inf folder. These tips normally appear in the Welcome screen when you start Windows 95. If you do not see the Welcome screen when you start Windows 95 but you would like to, see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

   ARTICLE-ID: Q150489
   TITLE     : How to Enable the Windows 95 Welcome Dialog Box

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TIP00 = "If you don't know how to do something, you can look it up in Help. Just click the Start button, and then click Help."

TIP01 = "The Shut Down command on the Start menu enables you to safely shut down your computer."

TIP02 = "To add a program to your Start menu, you can drag the program's icon onto the Start button."

TIP03 = "You can use your right mouse button to drag files. Try it and see what happens!"

TIP04 = "You can use long filenames when you save documents. You can even use spaces!"

TIP05 = "You can use your right mouse button to click anywhere and see a menu of available commands."

TIP06 = "To print a document quickly, you can drag its icon onto a printer icon."

TIP07 = "To change your desktop background, click it by using your right mouse button; then click Properties."

TIP08 = "You can get Help on each item in a dialog box by clicking the question-mark in the title bar and then clicking the item."

TIP09 = "You can use Windows Explorer to see all the files on your computer."

TIP10 = "You can solve printer problems by using the Print Troubleshooter in Help."

TIP11 = "You can move the taskbar to any edge of your screen by dragging it with your mouse."

TIP12 = "You can minimize all open windows at once; just use your right mouse button to click an empty area on the taskbar, and then click Minimize All Windows."

TIP13 = "To set your computer's clock, you can double-click the clock on the taskbar."

TIP14 = "You can minimize neck strain by positioning your monitor at eye level."

TIP15 = "To change the Windows color scheme, use your right mouse button to click the desktop; then click Properties."

TIP16 = "You can solve memory problems on your computer by using the Memory Troubleshooter in Help."

TIP17 = "To select more than one file or folder, hold down CTRL while you click each item."

TIP18 = "To change your screen saver, use your right mouse button to click the desktop; then click Properties."

TIP19 = "Deleted files and folders are saved in the Recycle Bin until you empty it."

TIP20 = "You can use Paint in the Accessories folder to draw pictures and to view bitmap files."

TIP21 = "You can switch mouse buttons if you are left-handed. Just double- click the Mouse icon in Control Panel."

TIP22 = "To open a document quickly, you can double-click its icon."

TIP23 = "When you type, you should keep your wrists elevated or use a wristpad to minimize strain."

TIP24 = "You can find many interesting programs by clicking the Start button, pointing to Programs, and then pointing to Accessories."

TIP25 = "You can start a Windows-based program from an MS-DOS window."

TIP26 = "You can copy and paste text between MS-DOS and Windows."

TIP27 = "To see how much disk space is free, use your right mouse button to click the icon for the drive in My Computer; then click Properties."

TIP28 = "Even if you don't shut down your computer at night, you can turn off your monitor to save power."

TIP29 = "The mouse pointer is easier to see on laptop computers if you turn on pointer trails. Just double-click the Mouse icon in Control Panel, and then click the Motion tab."

TIP30 = "When a folder is open, you can press BACKSPACE to open the folder one level higher."

TIP31 = "When you display files in Details view, you can sort them by clicking the column headings."

TIP32 = "To draw a selection box around a group of files, you can click at a corner of the group and then drag to form the box."

TIP33 = "The underlined letters in menus are shortcuts. Press ALT + the underlined letter to choose the item."

TIP34 = "You can use Defragmenter, in the System Tools folder, to speed up your computer's performance."

TIP35 = "You can put shortcuts to your printers on your desktop."

TIP36 = "You can find fun games to play in the Games folder, which is inside the Accessories folder."

TIP37 = "To free up disk space, try emptying the Recycle Bin."

TIP38 = "You can drag a file's icon into a document, or even drag a shortcut icon into a document or mail message."

TIP39 = "You can solve hardware problems by using the Hardware Conflict Troubleshooter in Help."

TIP40 = "You can have programs start when you start Windows by dragging their icons to your StartUp folder."

TIP41 = "You can use Backup, in the System Tools folder, to make backup copies of important files."

TIP42 = "You can set Windows Explorer to show or hide three-letter MS-DOS filename extensions."

TIP43 = "You can use ScanDisk, in the System Tools folder, to check your hard disk for errors."

TIP44 = "When you print a document, a printer icon appears on the taskbar. Double-click it to see a list of documents waiting to print."

TIP45 = "To learn what any toolbar button is for, you can rest your mouse pointer on the button for a few seconds."

TIP46 = "You can use the Run command on the Start menu to open shared folders on other computers."

TIP47 = "You can customize Windows 95 in many ways. Don't hesitate to experiment!"