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Exploring the desktop
You computer’s desktop includes several standard features: icons,
Start button, Shortcut tray, Taskbar, System tray, and background
pattern.
Icons
An icon represents a file or program that can be quickly activated
by double-clicking the icon. The icons initially displayed on your
desktop include:
My Documents — Shows the documents in the My Documents
folder that you’ve created or edited most recently.
My Computer — Shows the file system for your computer and the
network (if any).
My Network Places — Contains the most recent Network sites
you’ve visited.
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® Help.
Internet Explorer — The Microsoft® browser that provides access
to the Internet.
Connect to the Internet — A shortcut command to connect with
your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and establish a link to the
Internet using your browser.