Other Uses for Window's Start Menu

Here are three undocumented ways to use the Start> Run> menu.


To bypass Windows Explorer.

Instead of opening Windows Explorer or My Computer every time you need to open a file, click on Start, then Run. Type the location of the file you want to open (for example, c:\seminars\seo.ppt). If you wish to view a directory of files, type the directory name (for example, c:\seminars\).


To quickly send an email

Click on Start, then Run.

Type mailto:, followed by the email address of your recipient (for example, mailto:training@probiztechnology.com).

Hit Enter.

This quickly launches your default email program, and creates an email message.
Please note: You must have an email client set-up on your system in order for this tip to work.


To quickly visit a website.

Click Start, then Run.

Type the web address in the dialog box (for example, www.probiztechnology.com).

Please note: (a) You must type the "www" before the web address, and (b) your computer must be online in order for this trick to work.

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