Explain how the Windows Start menu differs between Windows 7 and Windows 10, and describe one way those differences affect navigation.

### Why this is right The Start menu changed how it presents installed programs: Windows 7 commonly groups them under an **All Programs** entry, while Windows 10 shows a program list on the left and uses a different layout. Windows 10 also lets you begin typing after opening Start to search, even when a search box is not displayed. As a result, older directions that say to open All Programs may not match what you see. ### The concept The **Start menu** is the on-screen menu used to open programs and find other features in Windows. In Windows 7, selecting **All Programs** opens a list of installed programs, often arranged in folders. In Windows 10, programs appear in a list on the left side of Start, and there is no identically named All Programs folder; the layout and labels differ. Search is another way to find a program: open Start and type its name, and Windows shows matching results. This means you can follow the goal of older instructions, such as finding a program, while using the program list or search if the named control is missing. | Version | How programs are presented | Navigation approach | |---|---|---| | Windows 7 | Commonly through **All Programs** | Open the entry, then browse the list or folders | | Windows 10 | In a list on the left side of Start | Browse the list or type to search | ### What a good answer covers - Windows 7 commonly uses an **All Programs** entry to show programs. - Windows 10 presents programs in a left-side list with a different layout. - In Windows 10, you can type after opening Start to search, even without a visible search box. - Older instructions may require adapting to the changed list or using search. ### Watch out Do not assume that an instruction written for Windows 7 will name a button or folder found in the same place in Windows 10. The task may be the same even though the route through the menu has changed. ### Terms - **Windows**: Microsoft’s operating system, the software that manages a computer and lets you run applications. - **Start menu**: The menu opened from Start that provides access to programs, search, and other Windows features. - **Program**: Software that performs a task, such as a word processor or calculator. - **All Programs**: A Windows 7 Start menu entry used to browse installed programs. ### Remember When older instructions mention **All Programs**, look for the program list in Windows 10 or type the program’s name after opening Start.