Computer and Software Support


How to access Start or Tiles 

Windows 8 and 8.1

Here is how to access Start or Tiles. Click your operating system

 

NOTE: In Windows 8, programs are called Apps

 

Windows 8

  1. Put the cursor on the far right bottom corner or right top corner.

  2. A menu will appear

   
  1. Click on the Window's logo

   

 

Windows 8.1

When you click Start

   

 It shows the programs you have on your computer

   

 

However it does not show all your programs. To see all the programs, you have on your computer, click the down arrow (If you have new apps installed, they will be listed here as well)

   

 

Now you will see the following

   

 

If you want a program that shows on the full list to show up on the regular Start Menu or Task Bar, click the links below

Pin program to Start Menu

Pin Program to Taskbar

 

For instructions on updating an App, click here