Chapter 2: Windows desktop

Identifying the Windows desktop features

The Windows desktop is where you start when you turn on your computer. It includes the notification area at the far right of the taskbar, icon shortcuts that are used to start programs, and the Start menu.

The desktop of your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.

Icon Name

Description

 

 

Norton Internet Security

Displays the status of Norton Internet Security

 

antivirus software.

 

 

Synaptics Pointing Devices

Opens the Mouse Properties window.

 

 

Intel® Graphics Media

Opens the Intel Graphics window.

Accelerator Driver for Mobile

 

 

 

HP Wireless Assistant

Displays the status of your wireless device.

(select models only)

 

 

 

 

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