Chapter 4: Windows Basics

About the Windows environment

After your computer starts, the first screen you see is the Windows desktop. The desktop is like the top of a real desk. Think of the desktop as your personalized work space where you open programs and perform other tasks.

Your desktop may be different from this example, depending on how your computer is set up.

Help and

For more information about the Windows XP desktop, click

Support

Start, then click Help and Support.

 

Type the keyword Windows desktop in the HelpSpot

 

Search box

, then click the arrow.

 

 

 

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