Introduction to "Paint" - The Simplest Graphics Tool

This section provides a quick introduction of 'Paint' program. A list of main features and a quick instruction on how to start are also included.

"Paint" is probably the simplest graphics tool available on a Windows system. It is very simple, but good enough to handle tasks of creating and editing computer graphics files with the following features:

Here is how to start and end "Paint" program:

1. To start "Paint", Click "Start > All Programs > Accessories > Paint". Paint program starts with a blank graphic as shown in the picture below:

Paint - New File Window
Paint - New File Window

2. To end "Paint", click the Paint menu, then "Exit".

Table of Contents

 About This Book

 Introduction to Microsoft Windows

 Introduction to Windows Explorer

 Introduction to Internet Explorer

"Paint" Program and Computer Graphics

Introduction to "Paint" - The Simplest Graphics Tool

 Dots, Pixels, Colors and Resolution

 Reducing the Size of a Picture File

 Converting File Format from GIF to JPG/JPEG

 GIMP - GNU Image Manipulation Program

 JPEG Image File Format Quality and Size

 GIF Image File Format and Transparent Background

 "WinZip" - ZIP File Compression Tool

 "WinRAR" - RAR and ZIP File Compression Tool

 FTP Server, Client and Commands

 "FileZilla" - Free FTP Client and Server

 Web Server Log Files and Analysis Tool - "Analog"

 Spyware Adware Detection and Removal

 IE Addon Program Listing and Removal

 Vundo (VirtuMonde/VirtuMundo) - vtsts.dll Removal

 Trojan and Malware "Puper" Description and Removal

 VSToolbar (VSAdd-in.dll) - Description and Removal

 Spybot - Spyware Blocker, Detection and Removal

 Setting Up and Using Crossover Cable Network

 Home Network Gateway - DSL Modem/Wireless Router

 Windows Task Manager - The System Performance Tool

 "tasklist" Command Line Tool to List Process Information

 "msconfig" - System Configuration Tool

 Configuring and Managing System Services

 Windows Registry Key and Value Management Tools

 Startup Programs Removal for Better System Performance

 Winsock - Windows Sockets API

 Java on Windows

 Glossary of Terms

 Outdated Tutorials

 References

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