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Windows 10 FAQ |
Windows comes with the usual sort of accessory programs to play around with and these are listed under Programs, Accessories and we have various utilities and programs to create documents, manipulate pictures, play sounds, games and so on. These programs are listed below with more information for the new stuff.
These tools can now be found in the Control Panel, Ease of Access section.
| Magnifier | Program allows those with sight difficulties, to magnify portions of the screen to make it more readable |
| Narrator | Program to speak out selected text and buttons and whats on screen to you |
| On-Screen Keyboard | Program to allow you to use the mouse to type in characters and numbers instead of the keyboard |
| Speech Recognition | Use a microphone to speak into to control the computer |
System Tools
| Character Map | Displays character set from given Fonts and allow you insert them in your documents for the hard to find characters |
| Internet Explorer | The old style web browser (Edge is new the browser) |
| Private Character Editor | Create and modify private character fonts. |
Other Tools
| Maths Input Panel | Tool to allow entering of complex mathematical equations. |
| Notepad | Simple text program to write notes or view log files, readme files and so on. |
| Paint | Program to create or manipulate pictures or photos you have taken to your tastes |
| Quick Assist | Enables two people to share a computer using a remote connection (Get or Give Assistance) |
| Remote Desktop Connection | Program to allow users to remotely login to other computers which allow Remote Desktop connections (see System control panel). |
| Snipping Tool | Program to grab portions of a screen, window, rectangle or free form areas into the clipboard to paste into another program. |
| Steps Recorder | A program to record the steps to a file of a task performed. File saved as zip file containing a mht document. |
| Windows Fax and Scan | A Program to create, send and receive facsimiles (fax). Requires a fax device e.g. fax/modem. |
| Windows Media Player | Program to play audio and video multimedia files. |
| WordPad | A simple word processor program to quickly write some documents.
Does not have any advanced stuff such as Spelling, Mail Merge and so on
for advanced Word Processors such as Word, WordPerfect, Works which are
available seperately. |
These tools do not appear in the menus (use Windows+R to run them):
| CredWiz | Credentials Wizard (backup or restore stored usernames and passwords) |
| Dialer | Phone dialer tool |
| MdSched | Memory Diagnostics |
| MsInfo32 | System Information tool |
| Msra | Microsoft remote assistance wizard |
| Netplwiz | Network wizard (User Accounts) |
| Regedt32 | Registry Editor |
| SigVerify | Verify signature of files and drivers. |
| Sysprep | System preperation for cloning of the hard disk. |
| VerifierGui | Driver verifier tool |
Windows Apps
| 3d Viewer | View images in 3D and with animation |
| Alarms and Clock | Set or view Alarm, clock, timer and stopwatch |
| Calculator | Program to work out simple or complex calculations. It a scientific mode for more complex calculations. |
| Calendar | Organise your events and meetings. |
| Camera | Program to capture photos or video via your web camera |
| Clipboard | View and shared items copied to clipboard with other applications. |
| Cortana | Search, help and control (see Speech Recognition) |
| Dolby Access | Activate Dolby audio for headphones, games, speakers etc. |
| Feedback Hub | Send feedbakc any any apps to Microsoft. |
| Films & TV | Buy or rent recent films or TV programmes |
| Get Help | Use virtual agent to help you with your questions. |
| Groove Music | Get and play music from your music collection or from the store |
| Electronic Mail program | |
| Maps | Display map of local area, national or international locations |
| Messaging | Display SMS messages from your mobile operator. |
| Microsoft Edge | New web browser |
| Microsoft Store | Browse and install new apps from the Store. |
| Mixed Reality Portal | For Virtual Reality Headsets |
| Music Maker Jam | Create music using multiple tracks. See tutorial |
| OneNote | Make notes with free OneNote app |
| Paint 3D | Create and modify 3D images |
| People | Manage your personal contacts |
| Photos | Display and manage your photos |
| Reading list app | Add web page articles to a list for reference and access later |
| Settings | Access Windows settings |
| Skype | Download and run Skype for internet telephone and chat |
| Snip & Sketch | Capture part of window or screen and modify it |
| Sticky Notes | Create short notes and sync them across your devices |
| Tips | Learn more about Windows and applications |
| Video editor | Create and modify videos |
| Weather | Display local weather forcast, maps, history and news |
| Windows Security | Change threat protection, firewall, updates, backup features |
| XBox Console Companion | Display and play installed games and view game information |
| XBox Game Bar | Display video, audio and performance bars |
Settings, Apps, Apps and Features, Optional features
| Optional Feature | Description |
| Graphics Tools | Adds DirectX graphics tools support. |
| Internet Explorer 11 | Web browser |
| Maths Recogniser | Recognise complex math equations |
| Microsoft Paint | Traditional paint package |
| Microsoft Quick Assist | Allows MS support agents to connect to your device, share your screen to help you. |
| Microsoft WebDriver | Updates Microsoft Edge browser |
| Notepad | Simple text editor |
| OpenSSH Client | OpenSSH based secured shell client |
| Print Management Console | Manager printers from standard management console |
| Steps Recorder | Record common used steps for specific takss |
| Windows Developer Mode | Developer services for deployment, diagnostics and connectivity |
| Windows Fax and Scan | Tools for managing facsimile messages and scanners |
| Windows Hello Face | Allow authentication via camera using your face |
| Windows Media Player | Music and video player. |
| Windows PowerShell ISE | Powershell editor |
| WordPad | Simple word processing app |
Additional features can be accessed via More Windows Features link, which is normally accessible via Programs and Features control panel.