Where is the Start menu on my HP laptop?

To open the Start menu—which contains all your apps, settings, and files—do either of the following:

  1. On the left end of the taskbar, select the Start icon.
  2. Press the Windows logo key on your keyboard.

What is HP Quick Start and do I need it?

HP Quick Start is a Windows 8 software application that provides a familiar way to open apps from the Windows desktop. In Windows 8, the Start button and Start menu from previous versions of Windows have been replaced with the Start screen.

Does Windows 8 use apps?

The Windows Store is where you’ll download new apps for your Windows 8 device, much like the App Store for Apple devices. Most apps are designed to run from the Start screen. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to browse the store, download and install apps, and update apps when necessary.

How do I pin an application to the Start screen in Windows 8?

To get the icons on the desktop, right-click the program’s Start menu icon. A checkmark will appear in the upper right corner of the icon. At the same time, a menu bar comes up at the bottom of the screen—click Pin to Taskbar.

Why can’t I see my Start menu?

Press CTRL+ESC. If your taskbar magically reappears, then it’s probably simply been resized too small, repositioned somewhere you didn’t expect, or perhaps beneath another application that is running full-screen on your computer. The workaround? Press CTRL+ESC to access the taskbar.

Where do I find Start menu?

The Microsoft Windows Start menu is the primary location in Windows to locate your installed programs and find any files or folders. By default, the Start menu is accessed by clicking Start in the bottom-left corner of the Windows desktop screen.

What is HP Easy Start app?

HP Easy Start – a utility for automatically installing the latest driver and software for your printer. The utility will help you download and install the printer driver for your version of Mac OS or Windows. The application requires a network connection.

Where is Quick Start menu?

How to Turn the Quick Start Menu On/Off

  • From the Wii U Menu, select the System Settings icon.
  • Using the +Control Pad, scroll right until you reach Power Settings.
  • Open Power Settings and select Quick Start Menu.
  • Tap Quick Start Menu and select Enable to use the Quick Start Menu, or select Disable to turn it off.