Searching for programs, applications & files using the Start menu search on Desktop@UCL & Windows 7

This guide is aimed at...

• Staff
• Students

Before you start...

• A computer running Desktop @ UCL or Windows 7
• If you are using Desktop @ UCL, you need to have logged into Desktop @ UCL PC or Desktop @ UCL Anywhere services

Instructions

1. To search for programs on a Desktop @ UCL PC, click on the Windows Start button. 

Fig 1 – Windows Start button

1. Type in the name of the file, folder or program you wish to search for. For example 'Excel 2013'.

Fig 2 – Search box on the Windows Start menu

1. Once you have done this, a list of results will be displayed. You should then be able to open the file, folder or program by clicking on it.

Fig 3 – Search results for ‘excel 2013’

Related guides & other info

• Pinning an application to the Windows Start menu

Help & Support

For further help and assistance you will need to contact the IT Services.