How to find standard ones. Where is Notepad?
This operating system focuses on visual appeal and user comfort. The OC, by default, provides background images. Where can I find standard wallpapers for Windows 10 and how to download them?
Where are the default wallpapers stored in Windows 10?
To find background pictures, you need to do the following actions:
3. In the window that opens, in the list (located on the left) we find the icon for the drive C – OS (C:).
4. In the list of folders on drive C, go to the “Windows” directory.
5. In it we find the “Web” folder. This is what we need, as it contains all the standard windows wallpaper 10 per desktop.
The “Web” folder contains three directories:
- Screen;
- Wallpaper.
The first 4K directory contains nine identical drawings in the corporate style of dozens of Hero. They are specially made in various resolutions to ensure high-quality display on various types screens and monitors.
"Wallpaper" contains three groups of preset image files in different resolutions.
Windows Spotlight
In addition to the usual background images, to ensure the operation of the “Windows: Interesting” function (produces automatic change images on the lock screen), additional photos are posted in the system. How to find them?
- Pressing the Win + R keys simultaneously will open the Run window.
2. Enter the following command in the “Open” field:
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.Windows.ContentDeliveryManager_cw5n1h2txyewy\LocalState\Assets
3. After clicking OK, a window with a list of files will open 
9. The drawings need to be copied to some new folder.
Now their format needs to be made usable. If there are few files, they are manually renamed with the addition of the extension - .jpg. U large quantity Document names can be changed as follows:
- in the folder with the copied pictures, click the address bar;
- introduced cmd command and press the Enter button;
- A command line will appear in which you need to type the combination: Ren*.* *.jpg;
- press Enter;
Everything is ready to use.
How to download standard windows 10 wallpapers
To download system background images to a storage device or other device, you need to go to the desired directory, select the file of interest and, in the standard way (Ctrl+C - copy, Ctrl+V - paste), transfer it to to the right address. Renamed files for the design of “Windows: Interesting” can be easily downloaded to required device similarly.
New versions of standard Microsoft background images can be downloaded from the company's official website. To do this, enter a query into a search engine - Microsoft help.
Standard programs in Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7
Standard programs in Windows- a set of useful and popular programs that came with Windows. Serve for various purposes.Standard Windows programs are:Notepad is a simple text editor, Paint is simple and convenient graphics editor, Calculator,WordPad, Remote Desktop Connection, Explorer, Utilities and others.Utilities include: Disk Defragmenter, Disk Cleanup, System Restore,resource monitor, control panel, system information and others.
Notebook- a small standard program in part of Windows for viewing and editing text files(usually *.TXT).Notepad can be used for many purposes, such as creating small text notes, as it usually opens faster than office programs.
Paint- A simple graphic editor, a standard program included with all versions of Windows. It is also often referred to as MS Paint or Microsoft Paint. Allows you to create drawings, pictures, etc. or edit images. Additionally, it can be used to save graphic files to various formats. The main functions of paint, creating screenshots on this.
In standard programs there isinstructions for using the program- built-in help. To call up help, you can press the F1 key or the question mark icon in the upper right corner of the program, if present.
Where to find it in Windows 10, 8.1, 8
On Windows 10:
Method 1) Click "Start" - "All applications" - "Accessories - Windows"
Method 2) (for specific program): Click "Start" - and immediately type, for example: "Paint", "Notepad", "Wordpad"...
On Windows 8:
Anyone who starts working with new Windows 8 or 8.1 will notice that the start menu interface is completely different from previous ones Windows versions and it takes some time for the user to get used to it.Anyone who uses Standard Programs knows how to open them in previous Windows, but this is slightly different in Windows 8 due to the change in the Start Menu. If you want to open a standard program and you open the Start menu, you will notice that the standard programs item has disappeared and the Start screen has appeared.
Screenshot
1. Anytime Windows window or in the Start window, move the mouse to the right top corner your screen or desktop will pop up vertical menu: Search, Sharing, Start, Devices, Settings. Click the Magnifier icon - search button - the Applications window will open, where all your programs are.
3.a Move the bottom scrollbar slider to the right - you will see the Standard programs group
The programs you are looking for are there.
3.b You don’t have to move the slider or search the entire list of programs, but on the right side of this window in the search bar write, for example, Notepad or notepad and on the left you will see the search result in programs - notepad.
In this chapter, we will look at standard Windows 7 programs that always receive little attention, although the programs are quite useful. Standard programs are placed in the program group All programs => Standard. You've probably already worked with previous versions Windows and used some programs. So, in Windows 7, many standard programs have been improved, and you will be pleased to notice the changes that are “evident” in this version of Windows. Descriptions of standard programs are given in the table.
Notepad and WordPad. Text editors
Windows 7 has two text editors, but neither is suitable for editing complex documents. In other words, you can't do without an office suite. The Notepad text editor remains unchanged, but the WordPad word processor has been slightly modified. However, the changes mainly affected GUI. Now WordPad looks like MS Office 2007, but in terms of functionality it is very far from MS Word. Although WordPad can format text and insert pictures (that’s why it’s called word processor, but not text editor), but still can't work with tables.
Graphic editor Paint
But the graphic editor Paint not only gained new interface user (in the style of MS Office 2007), but has also become much more convenient to use. It has new tools (quite useful tool Cropping), and the behavior of the program itself has also changed: now graphic files are saved by default in the PNG (Portable Network Graphic) format. PNG format provides lossless image compression: combined high quality images and small size file. Previously, the graphics editor used the BMP format - the quality was high, but the file size was the same. In Vista, for reasons unknown to me, Paint saved pictures in JPEG format- The file size was small, but the image quality was low. Now everything has fallen into place - high image quality and low file size. If you wish, you can still save the file in another format: BMP, JPEG, TIFF or GIF.
Calculator in Windows 7
Even the Calculator program in Windows 7 has been redesigned! Of course, they didn’t “screw on” an interface in the style of MS Office 2007. The new calculator has new mode. Before this mode there were two: Engineering and Normal, in new version Programmer and Statistics modes appeared. There will probably be users who will appreciate these modes.
Notes, scraps. Electronic sticky notes in Windows 7
Yellow sticky notes are still popular in offices. Users glue them everywhere, including on monitors, and then they have to clean the monitor from glue residue and dust.
Various developers offered their programs - electronic analogues of stickers. WITH the advent of Windows 7 electronic stickers appeared in the composition operating system- this is the Notes program.
Scissors in Windows 7
If you are going to write an article about Windows setup or other program, you will need a screenshot tool. The Scissors program can cut out an arbitrary section of the desktop and save it as a graphic file. But if you need to take a screenshot (window snapshot) of a program, then it’s easier to use the key combination
To take a screenshot of your entire desktop, press the (without) key and then paste the image into Paint or any other graphics editor.
Remote computer access
Remote access is a godsend for the administrator. Once you set up remote access, you can manage the remote computer in the same way as a local one. If you have colleagues who are not very good at setting up their computer, you can connect to their computer and help them - you won't even have to go near their computer, which is very convenient.
- To allow a remote computer to connect to your computer, you need to follow these steps:
- Select Start => Computer;
- Click on the System Properties button;
- Click on the button (on the left) Setting up remote access;
- Enable the Allow connections only from computers running Remote Desktop with network level authentication option;
- Click on the Select users button;
- Select users who can connect to your system;
- You can turn off the Allow Remote Assistance connections to this computer option—in most cases, you don't need Remote Assistance.
Windows 7 Utilities
The program group Standard => Utilities contains utility programs that can be used to maintain the system. Descriptions of utility programs are given in the table.
| Program | Description |
| System Restore | Allows you to restore the system after a failure, for example, after incorrect installation of a driver or program. The recovery service is described in detail in the chapter Windows 7 Recovery System |
| Disk Defragmenter | Why you need to defragment a disk and how to use a defragmentation program is described in the article Disk Defragmentation |
| Computer | Brings up an Explorer window. I don’t even know why this program was placed in the System group, the same window opens when you select Start => Computer |
| Resource Monitor | A useful information program providing information about system resources. It will be discussed in detail in the article System Monitor |
| Internet Explorer(no add-ons) | Internet Browser Explorer will start without add-ons, which is useful if some add-ons are buggy |
| Transfer Tool Windows data | Used to transfer data from one computer to another |
| Windows Easy Transfer reports | Allows you to view Migration Tool reports |
| Personal Sign Editor | With this editor you can create and save your own symbols, which you can later use in your documents |
| Disk Cleanup | spring-cleaning disk: temporary files, temporary IE files are deleted from the disk, the Recycle Bin is emptied, etc. You can run the same program by clicking on the Disk Cleanup button in the disk properties window |
| Control Panel | Windows Control Panel is the control center of Windows |
| Task Scheduler | Allows you to run programs, display messages or send emails on a schedule. This program will be discussed in the article Task Scheduler |
| System Information | Information program, which allows you to get information about your laptop hardware |
| symbol table | With this program you can view the available symbols and copy them to the clipboard. This program is convenient for entering special characters, for example, ® |
How to start Task Manager in Windows 7
Sometimes you need to crash a process that doesn't respond to user input. To do this, press the keys
When installing the software we already have standard list programs. And it seemed for regular user they are enough to work on a laptop. But there are also programs that we install on our PC and recommend them to our family and friends. After all, thanks to them you can expand the capabilities of your computer, and it’s much easier to work with them. The website has prepared for you a list of standard programs that every user should have on their computer.
Standard PC software
Absolutely any new computer already has many programs. You can see which programs are installed on your computer by going to the Start menu. Click “Start”, “All Programs”. There are both standard and additional installed programs.
By going to the “Standard” menu item, you will see great amount programs. You most likely will not use all the programs, but many of them will be useful to you. What are standard programs anyway? Standard programs are those programs that are needed for practical use by the user, and not for the performance of the computer. Let's look at some of them, namely:
- Paint;
- Notebook;
- Sound recording;
- Calculator;
- Program "Special opportunities".
Now about each standard program in a little more detail.
Paint program is a graphic editor. This program is standard on any PC. To open it, you need to go to the “Start” menu, “All Programs”, “Accessories”, “Paint”. There you can draw and edit pictures, insert text into pictures, insert photographs and sign something on them or draw on them. First of all, children love her. But adults are sometimes not averse to using this program.
Notebook. Enter it in the same way as in Paint. It is used to write text files and edit them. In principle, the purpose of a notepad on a computer is the same as in life. WordPad. Used to create, edit, and format texts. This program is very similar Microsoft Office and can completely replace it.
Sound recording. The name of the program speaks for itself. We can say that this is a voice recorder. Turn on the program and write down everything you need. After that, save it on your computer.
Calculator. The application is the same as in life - a product of various calculations.
Program " Special abilities» includes several programs designed specifically for people with disabilities.
Also present on any computer standard games. This is the well-known “Spider Solitaire”, “Hearts”, “Klondike”, “Solitaire” and others. The games, although simple, are nevertheless quite interesting and exciting.
All standard programs on a computer are quite useful and quite easy to use. Anyone can master these programs. Even if you just purchased a computer and there is nothing on it except standard programs, you will not be bored, and you will find something to do with yourself! We wish you success in mastering PC programs! Have a great time!
List of necessary programs for your computer
But in addition to the standard programs that are installed on the computer, any user will need other programs that help with study, work, are designed to protect the computer, communicate with friends, family, partners and colleagues. The website has compiled for you a basic list of programs that should be on your computer. Namely:
- Archiver - WinRaR,7-Zip or WinZip. You will need these programs if you often exchange information with friends and download a lot of information from the Internet. The archiver converts the file and as a result it takes up less space.
- Program for PDF reader - Adobe Reader. If you like to read, but you can’t afford books in the store, then feel free to download a book on the Internet and you can open it thanks to this program.
- Program for working with office documents- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Much needed this program for schoolchildren, students who write a lot of essays, term papers, theses, as well as for those who constantly work at the computer. With PowerPoint, you can make a beautiful presentation quickly and easily. And in Excel you can make a table and quickly calculate all the necessary data.
- Programs for communicating on the Internet - Skype and ICQ. Many of us need to be constantly connected. And thanks to these programs, you can contact your family, friends, and partners at any time. Main, stable connection to the Internet.
- Web browsers - Mozilla Firefox, Opera and Google Chrome. You will need them to surf the Internet, browse the Internet, download files, etc.
- Free antiviruses - Avast, Kaspersky Anti-Virus, nod32 and many others. These are computer security programs. They will protect your computer from viruses and help avoid hacker attacks.
- Multimedia player, video and audio player - VLC Media Player. If you like to watch movies and TV series on your computer, then you will need such a program. AIMP you will need this player so that you can enjoy music every day. This the best choice for real music lovers.
- Optimizing and cleaning your computer - CCleaner. After some time, a lot of garbage accumulates in the computer and unnecessary files. You can clean and speed up your computer using this program.
Here is a small list of the most necessary programs for computer. By installing them on your computer, you can quickly work on your computer and protect it from different viruses, watch your favorite movies, listen to music and work with pleasure. We hope this list of programs will definitely help you in working on your computer.
When installing the operating system, by default a whole package of standard Windows programs, which to a simple user we just don't know anything. Some standard programs can be found in the menu Start - All programs. Next we open the sections: Service, Standard, and further Service, Special abilities. Some programs are intended for specialists and access to these programs can only be done through the command line or through the command “ Execute».
Using the command " Execute» You can quickly launch programs, open files and folders, and navigate to websites when your computer is connected to the Internet.
To run the command " Execute", you can use one of the following methods:
All that remains is to enter the name of the program to launch it
Now let's proceed directly to the description of those programs that are of interest from the point of view of their use, not only by specialists, but also by the common user.
appwiz.cpl- Programs and components. You can uninstall a program if you no longer need it or need to free up space on your hard drive. To remove programs or change their configuration by adding or removing specific components, you can use the " Programs and components».
control- Control Panel. Used to change Windows settings. These parameters almost completely determine appearance and the operation of Windows and allow you to configure Windows in the most suitable way for the user
cipher.exe- utility for maintaining EFS (Encrypted file system(EFS) is a Windows component that allows you to save information on your hard drive in an encrypted format. Encryption is the strongest protection Windows provides to protect your data.) Also, using this utility, you can delete a file, folder or data from a disk without the possibility of recovery.
cleanmgr- Disk cleanup. To reduce the amount unused files on your hard drive to free up disk space and improve computer performance. It deletes temporary files, empty the trash and deletes many system files and other unused elements. additional information
control folders- Folders settings. Using the Folder Options component, you can change the way you work with files and folders, as well as the display of items on your computer.
control desktop- Personalization. You can change individual parts of the theme (images, colors, and sounds), and then save the modified theme for your own use or for sharing with other users
comexp.msc- Component services. Using the " Component Services» in the MMC console you can configure COM components, COM applications+ and DTC distributed transaction coordinator, as well as administer them. Equipment « Component Services» is intended for both system administrators, and for application developers. For example, administrators can manage components, and developers can configure desired component and application behavior, such as participation in transactions and object pooling
compmgmt.msc- Computer management. Console Microsoft management(MMC) groups administration tools that are used to administer networks, computers, services, and other system components.
credwiz- Saving usernames and passwords. If usernames and passwords are damaged or destroyed, you can use archival copy for their restoration.
charmap- Symbol table. Used to insert special characters into a document. Special symbols- these are characters that are not on the keyboard. These characters include complex characters mathematical operations, scientific notation for numbers, currency symbols and letters of other languages
certmgr.msc- Certificates. Certificates are primarily used to identify users or devices, authenticate services, or encrypt files. Typically, certificates are used unnoticed by the user. However, sometimes you receive notifications that the certificate is invalid or has expired. In these cases, you should follow the instructions provided in the message.
taskschd.msc- Task Scheduler. If specific program If you use it regularly, you can use the Task Scheduler Wizard to create a task that will run this program automatically according to a set schedule. To complete these steps, you must be logged in as an administrator. Otherwise, you can only change the parameters of the current account user.
devmgmt.msc- Device Manager. Using Device Manager, you can install and update hardware device drivers, change device settings, and troubleshoot device problems. A device driver is software that allows Windows to communicate with separate device. The device driver is installed to provide Windows operation with new equipment.
diskpart- Console utility for managing partitions in volumes hard drive. The /add parameter is used to create a new partition, and /delete is used to delete an existing one. The device variable is the device name for the new partition (for example, \device\harddisk0). The drive variable is the letter assigned to the partition to be deleted (for example, D). The partition variable is the name of the partition to be deleted according to the partition naming rules (for example, \device\harddisk0\partition1); it can be used instead of the drive variable. The size variable is used to indicate the size of the new partition (in megabytes). A complete list of utility commands can be obtained by entering HELP
dxdiag- The DirectX media technology package is used by many Windows games. If the required software is not installed on your computer DirectX version indicated on the product packaging, the game may not operate properly. If you have any problems playing your game or movie, the DirectX Diagnostic Tool can help you find the cause. DirectX is a set of technologies used in many Windows multimedia programs
diskmgmt.msc- Disk management. Disk Management in this version of Windows is designed to perform disk management tasks such as creating and formatting partitions and volumes and assigning drive letters. Control hard drive differs from managing programs and information stored on disk. Some management operations change the hard drive, such as formatting or repartitioning partitions. Managing information on your hard drive means organizing files and folders to make information easier to access (or adjusting their properties). In addition, to perform disk management tasks together with other programs command line you can use the DiskPart command.
eventvwr.msc- View events. Program " Event Viewer» is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in for viewing and managing event logs. This indispensable tool to monitor the performance of the system and troubleshoot problems that arise (for example, programs that do not start properly or updates that are downloaded automatically).
eudcedit- Personal sign editor. The Personal Symbol Editor allows you to create your own symbols and insert them into documents using a symbol table
ftp- FTP protocol. File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a protocol used to transfer files over the Internet. FTP is typically used to make files available for downloading by others, but can also be used when sending web pages to form a website or to post digital photographs on a website. shared access to the images.
firewall.cpl- Windows Firewall. A firewall is a piece of software or hardware that inspects data entering over the Internet or network and, depending on the firewall settings, blocks it or allows it to enter the computer. A firewall can help prevent hackers or malicious software (such as worms) from entering your computer through a network or the Internet. The firewall also helps prevent sending malware to other computers.
iexplore- Internet Explorer. Microsoft Browser
intl.cpl- Language and regional standards. You can change the format that Windows uses to display information (such as dates, times, currencies, and units of measurement) to conform to the standards of the language you choose. For example, when working with documents written in two languages (French and English), you can change the format to French and use the euro as the currency, and display dates in the day/month/year format.
mmc- Management Console (MMC). A place to store and display administrative tools created by Microsoft and other software vendors. These tools are called snap-ins and are used to manage hardware, software, and network components Windows OS. Some tools located in the Administrative Tools folder in Control Panel, such as Computer Management, are MMC snap-ins.
msconfig- System configuration. The system setup program is additional remedy, designed to help identify problems that may prevent Windows from starting in normal mode. At Windows startup You can turn off regular services and startup programs and then turn them on one at a time. If the problem does not occur when a service is disabled, but appears after it is enabled, then that service may be the source of the problem. System Setup is intended for troubleshooting purposes, but not for boot management.
msinfo32- Information about the system. Component " System Information" (also called msinfo32.exe) displays details about equipment configuration, components and software computer, including drivers
msra- Remote assistant. Sometimes the best way to troubleshoot a problem is to have someone show you how to do it. Remote Windows assistant- This convenient way for someone trustworthy, such as a friend or service professional technical support, connect to the user’s computer and help him find a solution to the problem, even if this specialist is not nearby
msdt- Microsoft Technical Support Diagnostic Tool. Used to collect information about problems that occur with your computer and then send this information over the Internet to Microsoft Product Support Services.
mmsys.cpl- Sound. You can set the computer to play sounds when certain events occur (an event can be either an action performed by the user, such as logging on to the computer, or an action performed by the computer, such as notifying you that a new email message has arrived)
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OptionalFeatures - Windows components. Some programs and features included with Windows, such as Internet Information Services, must be turned on before use. Some other features are enabled by default, but can be turned off when not in use
osk - Screen keyboard. Instead of regular keyboard You can use the on-screen keyboard to print and enter data. The on-screen keyboard appears on the screen with everyone standard keys. You can select keys using a mouse or other pointing device, or use a single key or group of keys to switch between keys on the screen
odbcad32- ODBC data source administrator. ODBC is a technology that is used by programs to access various databases (or data sources). For example, ODBC technology can be used to import data from a database MySQL data V spreadsheet Microsoft Excel. To do this, you must have the required ODBC driver installed on your computer and the data source specified.
perfmon - System Monitor Windows. Can be used to analyze the impact of programs on computer performance, both in real time and by collecting log data for subsequent processing. System Windows monitor uses performance counters, event trace data, and configuration information that can be aggregated into data collector groups
psr- A tool for recording actions to reproduce problems. You can use the Problem Reproduction Activity Recorder to record the actions you perform on your computer, including a text description of where you click the mouse and images of the screen for each click (called screenshots). The recorded actions can be saved to a file that can be used by a support technician or other person helping to troubleshoot a problem on your computer
powercfg.cpl- Power supply. A power plan is a set of hardware and system settings that control how a computer uses and saves power. Power management plans can save energy, maximize system performance, or provide the optimal balance between the two.
rstrui- System Restore. Allows you to undo changes made to the computer system without affecting personal files, For example email, documents or photographs. System Restore is optimal choice when installing a program or driver that caused an unexpected change in the configuration of the computer or Windows OS, and removing the program or driver did not solve the problem
regedit- Registry editor. A tool designed for advanced users. This tool is designed to view and change settings in system registry, which contains information about the operation of the computer
recdisc- Create a system recovery disk. System recovery options can help you recover Windows in the event of a serious error. To use system recovery options, you must installation disk Windows or access recovery options provided by your computer manufacturer. If you can't get either of these, you can create a system repair disc to access system recovery options
gpedit.msc- Local editor group policy. Local Group Policy Editor is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in that provides single interface manage all local group policy object settings.
sdclt- Archiving and restoration. Windows Backup allows you to create a system image that is an exact image of the disk. The system image also contains Windows and system parameters, programs and files. System Restore allows you to restore the state of your computer's system files to a previous point in time.
secpol.msc - Local politics security. Used to view and change Group Policy security settings
sfc- Checking the integrity of all protected system files and replacing wrong versions correct. Run on the command line with administrator rights. Run Command Prompt as Administrator
sigverif- Checking the file signature. Digital signature is an electronic security label added to files. It allows you to check the publisher of a file and helps you determine if the file has been modified after adding a digital signature to it
taskmgr- Dispatcher Windows tasks. Task Manager displays applications, processes, and services that are in this moment running on the computer. You can use it to monitor your computer's performance or stop applications that are not responding.
TabletPC.cpl- Feather and touch devices. When using a tablet PC or touch screen You can use your tablet pen or finger to perform movements called gestures to quick navigation and performing actions
verifier- Driver Verification Manager. A driver is a program that allows a computer to interact with hardware and devices. Impossible without drivers normal operation equipment connected to the PC, such as a video adapter or printer
lusrmgr.msc - Local users and groups. Use the Local Users and Groups snap-in to create and manage users and groups stored locally on your computer
wscui.cpl- Support Center. The Action Center lists important messages about computer security and maintenance settings that require your attention. Marked in red Important messages, indicating significant problems that need to be corrected as quickly as possible
fxscover- Fax cover page editor. Fax and Windows scan" included in this Windows version, contains four ready-made title pages. You can also create your own cover pages with this program
If some standard program does not work or malfunctions, then you can try to reinstall it. Open Windows Components by entering the command OptionalFeatures in Start - Run. Select the component that needs to be reinstalled, uncheck it (When some components are disabled, a warning appears) click YES and after restarting the computer, again check the box next to the component that was disabled. You will have to reboot again for the changes to take effect.
For more information, visit the Windows website. Visit the Windows website, which contains additional information, downloadable materials and ideas for making the most of effective use computer under Windows control 7