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Maurice

I have seen Vista users go through folders and files in a manner much like
what one sees on an Apple MAC. There is a "3D" effects and the folders
appear in front of the desktop. Looking for the name of this feature and how
one does this. I am working with a Vista Ultimate machine.
 
Hi, Maurice.

Are you talking about what Microsoft calls "Flip 3-D"? If you have the
hardware and Vista version to support Aero, then there are several ways to
trigger this. Probably the easiest is to press <Start>+Tab.

If that doesn't work for you, or if it is not what you want, please post
back.

RC
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R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
(e-mail address removed)
Microsoft Windows MVP
(Running Windows Live Mail 2008 in Vista Ultimate x64 SP1)
 
Much thanks for the timely reply. Flip 3-D is what I sought. I have a
'Windows' keyboard but regrettably, I do not know what key represents
"start". This has two keys each with the microsoft logo. I've tried a
number of combinations with no success. Continued guidance sought
 
Hi, Maurice.

Yes, the Windows logo key is labeled "Start" on my current keyboard
(Microsoft Wireless Comfort Keyboard). Hold that key while pressing Tab.
Like using a Shift key to make capital letters. Or <Alt>+Tab to switch
windows. One short way to say it is to press <Win>+<Tab>. Unlike many key
combinations, though, as soon as you release the Start key, the Flip-3D
disappears. Hold down Start while you press and release Tab to make the
merry-go-round spin until you get to the window you want to use, then
release Start.

Pressing the Windows logo key alone should produce Vista's Start menu.

There are a lot of variations in keyboards! My several previous keyboards
each had two Windows logo keys, often called WinKey or just <Win>. My
current keyboard has only one and it has both a small Windows flag and the
word "Start".

RC
--
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
(e-mail address removed)
Microsoft Windows MVP
(Running Windows Live Mail 2008 in Vista Ultimate x64 SP1)
 
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