Using Apps

Running and Exiting Apps

Run apps that were not added to the Start menu or apps that were installed on the system using the following method:

  1. Press the Start button [Windows] and select and run the app you want from the app list.

    Tip:

    Press the [Windows] key or [Ctrl] + [Esc] on the keyboard to display the Start menu.

    App Selection Screen
  2. To exit an app, press the [Close] button on the top of the app screen.

Deleting Apps

You can delete apps from the Start menu tiles or the app list.

Tip:

The basic Windows apps that are required may not be deleted.

  1. Select the Start button [Windows] to display the Start menu.

    Tip:

    Press the [Windows] key or [Ctrl] + [Esc] on the keyboard to display the Start menu.

    Start Menu Screen
  2. Go to the Start menu app tiles or the app list and right-click the app you wish to delete.

    Right Mouse Button Selection Screen
  3. When the pop-up menu appears, select [Uninstall].

    Uninstall Menu Selection Screen
    Tip:

    If you are deleting a desktop app, the [Programs and Features] window appears. Right-click the app you wish to delete and press the [Uninstall/Change] button.

  4. When prompted to confirm the deletion, click the [Uninstall] button to delete the app.

Adding Apps to Start Menu/Taskbar

You can add frequently used apps on the Start menu and taskbar for easy and quick access.

  1. Select the Start button [Windows] to display the Start menu.

    Tip:

    Press the [Windows] key or [Ctrl] + [Esc] on the keyboard to display the Start menu.

    Start Menu Screen
  2. Right-click the app you want from the app list, and then click [Pin to Start] or [More] > [Pin to Taskbar].

    Screen for Selecting Items to Pin to Start Screen or to Taskbar
  3. The selected app is added to the Start menu or taskbar.

    Screen for Selecting Start Menu Items and Adding Apps to Taskbar