Every PC and laptop contains a built-in calculator, so you don't need to calculate manually. The calculator is not easy to find in Windows 7 and if you are having trouble finding your calculator, then you have come to the right place. Following is a guide to Open Calculator in Windows 7

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:
Through Run Menu

  1. 1
    Click Start at the bottom-left corner of the screen (Taskbar).
  2. 2
    Search "Calc" in the Search Box at the bottom. Make sure not to search "Calculator" as the original file name is "Calc."
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  3. 3
    Open the program. The program will appear and all you have to do is click on it to use your calculator.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:
Through Local Disk

  1. 1
    Open Local Disk (C:) or C Drive from My Computer.
  2. 2
    Open the "Windows" folder.
  3. 3
    Open the "System 32" folder.
  4. 4
    Open the "Calc" file. Now you can use your calculator.
  5. 5
    If you frequently use Calculator, then you can create a shortcut to it by right clicking on the file and choosing the option of "Create Shortcut". This will create a shortcut to your Desktop.
    • Once you do this, a dialog box will open confirming that Windows will create the shortcut file to your Desktop. Select "Yes" and you're all done.
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Updated: February 6, 2020
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Categories: Windows 7
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