Hardware Reference
In-Depth Information
EXERCISE 5.12 (continued)
11. Click OK to return to the main Windows Update page.
12. Click Install Updates.
13. Close the Control Panel.
Tools for Customizing the User Experience
Nearly every aspect of the Windows user experience is customizable, from the colors used
onscreen to the way the mouse moves. Most of these settings can be adjusted from the
Control Panel in the Appearance And Personalization area. Table 5.11 summarizes these
settings and tools in Windows 7.
TABLE 5.11
Appearance and personalization utilities in Windows 7
Utility
Description
Accessed From
Personalization
Changes the appearance theme,
colors, background, and sound
effects
Start
Control Panel
Appearance And
Personalization
Personalization
Display
Makes text larger or smaller,
adjusts screen resolution, and
connects to an external display
Start
Control Panel
Appearance And
Personalization
Display
Desktop Gadgets
Adds or removes mini-
applications on the desktop,
such as clock, calendar, and
photo viewer
Start | Control Panel
Appearance And
Personalization
Desktop
Gadgets
Taskbar and Start
Menu
Customizes the Start menu and
taskbar
Start
Control Panel
Appearance And
Personalization
Taskbar and
Start Menu
Ease of Access
Center
Applies settings that help people
who have limited vision, hearing,
or mobility
Start
Control Panel
Appearance And
Personalization
Ease of
Access Center
Folder Options
Changes settings that affect
folder and file management
Start
Control Panel
Appearance And
Personalization
Folder
Options
 
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