Introducing Windows

Understanding the Desktop

The desktop is the working area on the computer. It consists of the large workspace and a taskbar at the bottom.

Shortcut

Icons

Start Menu

Start Button

Recycle Bin Language Bar

Taskbar

System Tray with Clock

Start Button

Taskbar

Recycle Bin

Language Bar

Opens the Start menu.

Displays programs that are currently running. Frequently used icons can be placed here.

Deleted files or folders are sent here.

Switches text input language.

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