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Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System
Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop
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Icons
An icon represents a folder, file, or program that can be
quickly activated by double-clicking the icon.
You can create a new desktop icon for any folder, file, or
program by dragging the element’s icon from its location in a
window to the desktop area.
The icons initially displayed on your system desktop include:
Recycle Bin — Holds files you’ve deleted. You may be able
to retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin.
TECHNICAL NOTE: If you delete a file from a diskette, it does not
go into the Recycle Bin. For more information on the Recycle Bin,
see Windows® online Help.
Internet Explorer — The Microsoft® browser that provides access
to the Internet.
NOTE: If you place the cursor over an icon, a popup description of
the file contents appears.
Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your
configuration. See Windows® XP online Help for more
specific information on each icon and how to use it.
Start button
You use the Start button to:
❖Start programs
❖Access operating system update information
❖Open recently accessed documents
❖Adjust system settings