Hi Martin, you might find these two guides of some use. They are both written specifically for jaws users, but most of them is also applicable to users of other screen readers. Windows 7 Taskbar guide, which includes the start menu, taskbar buttons and notification area: http://bit.ly/cJ37BN Windows 7 Explorer guide: http://bit.ly/9m6XRs I would echo what Bob said about the usefulness of the search box in the windows 7 start menu. David. original messge: Hi folks I've just started with windows 7. First impressions is I don't like the start menu, explorer and control panel view. Is there a way to change to the 'classic' view, I've tried digging around but can't find the controls to do this if it is at all possible. It was easy to find in XP but I'm at a loss so far with windows 7. I've tried loading the XP mode but it seems that it is a virtual screen which jaws cannot access. Thanks Martin ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq